Healthcare, Mental Health
Based in Whakatū / Nelson
Full time
Applications close Monday 4th August 2025
“Me whakahaumanu te Mana o te whānau, ā ka haere whakamua – Revitalise whānau for their future.”
Ko wai mātou | About Us
At Te Piki Oranga, we are a Māori wellness provider in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui (Top of the South Island), dedicated to revitalising the mana and mauri of whānau for generations to come. Guided by tikanga Māori and grounded in whānau ora, we walk alongside whānau on their journey toward wellbeing, reconnection, and empowerment.
We are seeking a visionary Kaikōkiri Hinengaro to lead our Whakatū-based team.
Mō tenei tūranga mahi | About this role
As Kaikōkiri Hinengaro, you will provide professional and cultural leadership to our mental health and addictions kaimahi in Whakatū. You will ensure high-quality, whānau-centred service delivery while promoting Māori models of health and strengthening relationships across health and social sectors.
You will be a pou of support and guidance, fostering a space where kaimahi and whānau feel seen, heard and valued. Your leadership will weave together mātauranga Māori and contemporary practice to achieve holistic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead with aroha and integrity, upholding tikanga Māori values in all aspects of mahi
Provide clinical and cultural leadership to the MH&AOD team
Coordinate referrals and ensure whānau receive timely, effective support
Lead multidisciplinary meetings and ensure safe, evidence-based practice
Support the professional development and wellbeing of kaimahi
Strengthen relationships with hapū, iwi and community partners
Ensure documentation and reporting reflect both clinical excellence and cultural responsiveness
Champion Māori models of health such as Te Whare Tapa Whā, Te Wheke, Te Pae Mahutonga, and Pōwhiri frameworks
Ko wai koe | About you
You are a leader who walks confidently in both worlds – te ao Māori and the clinical landscape. You bring deep understanding of Whānau Ora and a commitment to empowering others.
You will have:
A relevant tertiary qualification in health or a related field
Current registration with a professional body (e.g. nursing, counselling, social work)
Experience applying Māori models of mental health and addiction care
Proven leadership in team development and kaupapa aligned- practice
Sound knowledge of service delivery frameworks, triage, and clinical pathways
Excellent communication, cultural competency, and organisational skills
A reflective, growth-orientated approach to leadership
Desirable:
Experience in a tikanga Māori organisation
Experience working alongside lived experience practitioners and whānau voice
Familiarity with Te Tauihu services and networks
Ngā hua o tēnei mahi | What We Offer
A whānau-first, values-based work environment
Ongoing cultural and professional development
Supportive supervision and whakawhanaungatanga
The opportunity to be part of a passionate rōpū making a real difference in Te Tauihu
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
If you are ready to lead with heart, uphold the mana of whānau, and contribute to a legacy of wellbeing in Te Tauihu – we want to hear from you. Upload your resume and cover letter through the link provided.
To complete an application form, click on the link
Read the job description here
Please note that applicants may be interviewed before the closing date.
For confidential enquiries please call Chan Collin 0275 401 027
