Housing Kaiārahi

7 days ago

Henderson, New Zealand Te Whānau o Waipareira Full time

**Mō te tūnga | About the Role**

Join the Kōrure Whānau team at **Te Whānau o Waipareira** and stand with whānau as they secure safe, stable homes and reclaim their mana motuhake. As a **Housing Kaiārahi**, you’ll walk alongside whānau who face complex housing challenges. You’ll help them shape their own pathways to sustainable housing, linking them with wrap-around services, setting meaningful goals, and advocating for their needs.
Your mahi will go beyond finding a roof—it’s about fostering resilience, restoring confidence, and creating lasting change for whānau in West Auckland.

**Ngā kawebga | What You’ll Be Doing**
- Supporting whānau to maintain and strengthen their tenancy
- Completing holistic assessments and building tailored whānau plans
- Connecting whānau with health, social, legal, and housing services
- Managing referrals from internal teams and external providers
- Supporting Kōrure Whānau projects and community initiatives
- Ensuring clear, timely reporting in line with Whānau Ora values
- Maintaining safety, dignity, and cultural integrity in all interactions

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | What You’ll Bring**
- At least **2 years’** experience supporting whānau or communities
- Strong understanding of tenancy issues, wellbeing, and whānau resilience
- A qualification in health, social work, or related fields (preferred)
- Confidence in Te Reo Māori me ngā Tikanga Māori (highly valued)
- Local knowledge of West Auckland community and service networks
- Excellent communication, planning and coordination skills
- A full, clean **NZ driver’s licence**

**He aha ai mātou? | Why Us?**

At Te Whānau o Waipareira, we do things the Waipareira way. You’ll join a kaupapa-driven team working shoulder-to-shoulder with whānau. Your mahi will be respected, your growth supported, and your contribution celebrated.
We offer:

- A collaborative, values-led workplace with heart
- Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career
- A central Henderson office close to shops and public transport
- The chance to be part of lasting impact for our urban Māori communities

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

We do not accept submissions from any recruitment agency.

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