Community Development (Community Services and Development
Based in Motueka
Full time Fixed Term to June 2025
Applications open until filled
As a quality Māori health and wellness service working across Te Tauihu, our vision at Te Piki Oranga is to Revitalise whānau for their future- Me whakahaumanu te mana o te whānau a, ka haere whakamua. Our mission to support whānau to achieve greater hauora, to thrive, underpins everything we do: Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu - A bird is adorned with its plumage in order that it may take flight, knowing that when they need us, we will be there throughout all stages of their life.
Mō tēnei tūrana mahi / About this role
We have an exciting full time fixed term opportunity for you to join our Motueka team as a Whānau Navigator/Pūkenga Manaaki until the end of June 2025. You will work as part of a dedicated team of Nurses, Counsellors, Social workers, and business support kaimahi who are passionate about delivering Te Ao Māori solutions under a Whānau Ora framework, enabling whānau to achieve their goals.
Our team is focused on supporting whānau to realize their potential and to facilitate more equitable health and social outcomes for Māori. We work closely other health and hapori/community services to deliver best fit options, tailored to what whānau need, now and into the future
What we are loking for from you to be successful in the role
Working alongside our Clinicians to deliver each Whānau Ora plan, you will support whānau to engage with a range of services, both internally and externally.
Building relationships with your whānau as a trusted and innovative advocate enabling them to achieve their goals, both individually and as a wider whānau.
Working as a team to deliver tailored solutions from a Te Ao Māori perspective.
Embarking on exciting learning and development pathways, both professionally and in ongoing development of cultural competency.
Working with your colleagues across our wider organisation to support the delivery of our mahi in a manner that aligns with our vision and values.
Developing and maintaining collaborative and innovative relationships within our service and across our communities.
Championing opportunities for whānau to increase equity of access and engagement across services.
What we are looking for from you to be successful in this role
Passion to support whānau to thrive.
Drive to collaborate, enabling effective and constructive relationships.
A commitment to a continuous improvement and a solution focused approach.
Being adaptable, flexible and keen to learn - every day is different and brings different opportunities and at times, challenges.
Physical, mental and emotional resilience along with a commitment as a key member of our team to constructively address and overcome challenges as they arise.
Knowledge of Te Reo me ōna tikanga is desirable, support to develop cultural competency on the job in a safe environment to do so is essential to our way of working.
The ability to think strategically and use solid judgement, along with the ability to prioritise, make timely decisions and trouble-shoot problems.
Being clear about the scope you are empowered to operate within and, most importantly, recognising when to seek further support and guidance.
Effective communication and influencing skills.
Who we are…
To tell you a little more about us, we are a dynamic, passionate Māori health and wellbeing team, who are very committed to improving outcomes for Māori, by improving their experience in the health and social services sectors within our communities. The team is friendly and supportive, valuing good humor and our connections with each other. We are very proud of what we do, how we do it and what our whānau achieve. If this is a role that sounds like a great fit for you, then apply today.
Working at Te Piki Oranga
Whānau are our focus, and this includes with our kaimahi as well as those whānau we support within our service. Our kaimahi are also whānau and so our connections with each other are a fundamental and tangible element of working within our organisation.
For us, as a whānau centered workplace, we allow Tangihanga Leave, and 10 days Sick Leave (including to support your whānau), available from the start of your employment with us; support to develop professionally and to undertake study and obtain NZQA hauora based qualifications; study opportunities in innovative and transformative kaupapa Māori models of care; supervision (qualified, experienced and independent support), for every kaimahi to support their hauora and personal development; a confidential external Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available to all kaimahi to assist in navigating life’s challenges including support with financial, professional, whānau, mental, emotional and other challenges. A comprehensive site-based induction beginning from day one and an introduction to our wider organisation through our Whanaungatanga Programme alongside your fellow kaimahi hou/new kaimahi.
We live our values, and we support you to live these values as well; Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Rangatiratanga, Kaitiakitanga Wairuatanga, and Kotahitanga. Please see our website for more information about what we do, who we are, and how we work. www.tpo.org.nz
Don’t meet every requirement? At Te Piki Oranga we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you’re excited about this role but your CV doesn’t align perfectly with our Job Description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the kaimahi we’ve been searching for.
How to apply for this role
This position is available now so we will be screening as we go, so don’t hold back apply now!
For confidential enquiries, please contact Chan Collin (Rezource Recruitment) 027 540 1027 All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.
To complete an application form, click on the link
