Employment Coordinator

6 days ago

Henderson, New Zealand Te Whānau o Waipareira Full time

**About the Role**

As a **Kaitauhere - Employment Coordinator** here at **Te Whānau o Waipareira**, you’ll walk alongside Māori whānau on their journey to sustainable employment and long-term wellbeing. You’ll empower whānau to overcome barriers, prepare for work, secure meaningful mahi, and stay in employment with the right wrap-around support.

This mahi is part of the Supporting Māori to Thrive in the Workplace programme, delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira in partnership with Te Pae Herenga o Tāmaki. It is an opportunity to create generational change for Māori whanau and contribute directly to better futures.

**Ngā kawenga | What You’ll Be Doing**
- Building strong, trusting relationships with whānau to understand aspirations and support their employment pathways
- Developing tailored Whānau Plans that address barriers and identify training, education, and skill-building opportunities
- Supporting whānau into employment and ensuring retention for at least 182 days
- Connecting with employers, community providers, and Te Pae Herenga o Tāmaki partners to create opportunities and strengthen networks
- Administering the MSD-funded Flexible Fund to provide support such as transport, training, medical, dental, or micro-credentials
- Monitoring and reporting on progress, placements, retention, and fund use to meet MSD requirements

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | What You’ll Bring**
- At least 2 years’ experience supporting whānau into employment or similar pathways
- A full, clean NZ driver’s licence
- Confidence in engaging with whānau, employers, and community networks
- Strong reporting, fund administration, and case management skills
- Commitment to Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori, and experience in kaupapa Māori approaches
- Proven ability to maintain a caseload, meet placement targets, and provide pastoral care that supports long-term success

**He aha ai mātou? | Why Us?**

Te Whānau o Waipareira is more than a workplace. We are a whānau, grounded in kaupapa Māori values and committed to walking alongside our communities. When you join Waipareira, you’ll step into a supportive environment that values connection, innovation, and the wellbeing of our kaimahi. You’ll also enjoy:

- A fun, flexible, and supportive team culture
- Locally based offices in the heart of West Auckland, close to transport and shops
- The chance to be part of a kaupapa that changes lives and futures for whānau Māori

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

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