Kairaranga-ā-whānau
6 days ago
Are you passionate about putting our tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything you do and say? Want to work in a value-based role where you can provide direct and meaningful support? Then look no further
Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki put tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and focus on improving the wellbeing and positive long-term outcomes of tamariki and rangatahi. The voices of tamariki and rangatahi underpin the design and operation of our services.
We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
- Support tamariki and rangatahi to be well connected to their whānau
- Support social workers and co-ordinators to identify whānau, hapu and iwi relationships for tamariki and whānau
- Organise and facilitate hui-a-whānau, 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 - self-determining whānau
- Kia muramura te ahikā o te whānau mai te pito ō Tāmaki ki te rauru o ngā ūkaipō - re-igniting and reconnecting whānau well-being 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 skills
- Experience working with vulnerable tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
- A good understanding and knowledge of te reo me ona tikanga
- The ability to positively engage with whānau and confidently facilitate the hui ā-whānau process when needed, and/or coach staff to facilitate hui with a focus on plans that address the needs and issues of tamariki
- 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
- Excellent communication and engagement skills
- Ability to meet our pre-employment checks aligning with Children's Act 2014
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
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