Support and Youth Workers

**About the Role**

We are seeking dedicated **Support and Youth Workers** to join our frontline services team, on a **full time** basis. The Support Workers have a crucial role in providing support to mothers and their babies, as well as their whānau, to understand their individual needs and provide integrated support. While the Youth Workers will build and maintain connections with young wahine, whose educational needs have been impacted by social or health-related factors.

Your goal will be to build trust, ensure access to the right services, and support whānau in achieving their desired outcomes through our Whānau Ora practice model. You will have direct interaction with whānau in person, and actively advocate for them with various government agencies to ensure they receive their entitlements and rights. Building a high level of trust through whanaungatanga is key to ensuring access to the right support services at the right time.

**Your Skills & Experience**
- Strong commitment to Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori.
- 2+ years of experience providing whānau centered support.
- Relevant Whānau Ora, Health, Social Science or Humanities qualification.
- Knowledge of Ministry for Children and Family Court processes, procedures, and legislation is desirable.
- Familiar with Whānau Ora principles and the outcomes framework.
- A Full NZ Drivers' License and willingness to travel as required.

**Hours of Work**

We have various full time shifts available for this position:

- **Morning Shift** - 6:00am till 2:30pm
- **Afternoon Shift** - 2:00pm till 10:30pm
- **Night Shift** - 10:00pm till 6:30am

**Mana Motuhake (Our Goal)**

Te Whānau o Waipareira is a non-government organisation, operating locally in the heart of West Auckland. We are dedicated to creating generational change for urban Māori, delivering a broad spectrum of services in education, health, and social care.

**Waipareiratanga (The Waipareira Way)**

Here at the Whānau House, we do our mahi differently. As a new kaimahi, you will be warmly welcomed into a close-knit whānau, with networks spanning across the West Auckland region and beyond. We walk side-by-side with the Māori community, woven into a cross-generational story far bigger than oneself. As kaimahi, we take care of your wellbeing and provide a number of benefits:

- Fun, supportive, and flexible team working environment.
- Various professional and career development opportunities.
- Locally based offices, near to public transport and shops.

A Waipareira career is YOUR opportunity to create a difference for whānau Māori

**How to Apply**

**All applicants must have a valid New Zealand residency or work visa.**

We do not accept submissions from any recruitment agency.