Kairaranga a Whanau

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
1 x Permanent, full time position available

  • Role will be based in our Kirikiriroa Sites
  • Competitive salary ranging from $85,370 to $97,105, depending on experience
Mō te tūnga | About the role

  • Support tamariki and rangatahi to be well connected to their whānau
  • Support social workers and coordinators to identify whānau, hapu and iwi relationships for tamariki and whānau
  • Organise and facilitate huiawhānau, especially prior to Family Group Conferences
  • Assist tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to be well prepared to participate in all whānau decision making processes
  • Where appropriate, support whānau to identify those within the whānau who may be able to offer care to tamariki and rangatahi
  • Support cultural capability building within the site, in partnership with site manager practice leader and supervisors
  • Develop and maintain relationships with tangata whenua and key members of other cultural groups
Working with our social work colleagues, mana whenua, whānau, hapū and iwi to pursue the following outcomes:

  • Whakarauora whakapapa
  • safety and well-being of whakapapa
  • Whakamana Motuhake o te whānau selfdetermining whānau
  • Kia muramura te ahikā o te whānau mai te pito ō Tāmaki ki te rauru o ngā ūkaipō re0igniting and reconnecting whānau wellbeing and whakapapa connections
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

The purpose of this role is to promote and support tamariki and rangatahi to be well connected to their whānau, hapū and iwi.


Key requirements of the role include:

  • A full, clean, current driver's licence
  • Leadership, communication and engagement skills
  • Experience working with vulnerable tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
  • A good understanding and knowledge of te reo me ona tikanga
  • Skills working with whanau, hapu, iwi and other cultural groups to gather knowledge and connections for tamariki.
  • Established relationships and networks with local iwi, marae and community
  • Ability to meet our preemployment checks aligning with Children's Act 201
  • Understanding and appreciation of crosscultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply