Kaitūhono Worker

Te Whānau o Waipareira is seeking dedicated and passionate Kaitūhono Youth Workers to support rangatahi wahine in our care. This role is essential in guiding and advocating for young wahine Māori, helping them re-engage with education, employment, and whānau, while fostering a safe and supportive home environment.

**About the Role**

As a Kaitūhono Youth Worker, you will play a key role in empowering rangatahi through structured guidance, positive role-modeling, and active engagement in daily routines. You will provide practical support such as:

- Assisting rangatahi in re-engaging with education or vocational pathways.
- Supporting them in attending appointments, visiting whānau, and developing peer connections.
- Encouraging involvement in cultural, artistic, and musical programmes.
- Teaching essential life skills like cooking, budgeting, and self-care.
- Building trust and offering guidance to help redirect behaviours stemming from past trauma.

**Weekend Work - 24/7 Service**

As part of our 24/7 operation, your presence will be crucial in maintaining a stable, nurturing environment for the young wahine in our care. We are looking for committed individuals to work weekend shifts within our home for rangatahi wahine:

- Saturday 6:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday: 6:00pm till Sunday: 6:00am
- Sunday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
- Sunday: 6:00pm till Monday: 6:00am

**Skills and Experience**

We are looking for team members who bring:

- A full, clean New Zealand Driver License (for essential travel requirements).
- At least 2 years of experience working with rangatahi and whānau, particularly those facing behavioural challenges.
- A background or qualification in psychology, social sciences, education, or social work (preferred but not mandatory).
- A strong commitment to Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori and community-based initiatives that uplift rangatahi.
- Resilience, reliability, and maturity to navigate challenging situations with integrity and professionalism.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and accurately manage case data.

We value your willingness to embrace The Waipareira Way of working. Experience in Tikanga and Te Reo Māori is preferred, and a genuine commitment to learning and using restorative approaches is a strong starting point. You will thrive in a collaborative, reflective environment, working as part of a team dedicated to achieving Te Whānau o Waipareira’s mission, values, and vision.
**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.