Kaiāwhina - Hutt Valley

2 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand Plunket Full time

**Kotahi mano ngā rā hiki te oranga mo ngā whakatipuranga, i roto i ngā hapori**
- In the first 1000 days setting the path of wellness in our communities, for generations to come_

We're seeking two Kaiāwhina to work alongside and support Whānau Māori, hapū, and iwi in improving health outcomes for pēpī, tamariki and whānau. We have two roles available - both of which are 0.9 FTE (9 days a fortnight) one based in the Hutt Valley, and one in the Hutt Valley/Wairarapa.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

This might involve providing advice which is commonly associated with Whānau Āwhina Plunket’s service such as the introduction of solids or supporting breastfeeding. The mahi of a Kaiāwhina also provides for whānau cultural needs - supporting whānau to build connections and confidence in their Māoritanga through for instance the introducing of waiata and pūrākau sessions.

Where there is a need Kaiāwhina can work with multiple agencies and specialists - social workers, food banks, other community groups and our wider Whānau Āwhina services to respond to the needs of our people.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

This role involves supporting whānau who might be at different stages of their haerenga to incorporate Te Ao Māori principles and values into how they raise their tamariki, this might involve introducing Māori models of health or connecting whānau with local iwi providers and services.

You will be a warm people person who adopts a whakawhanaungatanga approach to building connections. You may have a background in health promotion; working in a Kaupapa Māori or kōhanga reo setting would be advantageous however we will provide you with the training you need.

Above all else you will bring with you a desire to support whānau and the community we serve and to deliver equitable health outcomes and the skills to link them with the services that will make the difference our rangatira mō āpōpoō.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

If you’re seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society, join us at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. In line with our values, we believe in caring for our people, to support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth, we offer:

- Work close to home in a community based role
- A predominantly Monday - Friday role, with some flexibility to work around you
- 'Well Health Day': the ability to use sick leave for a proactive planned health day
- A generous parental leave scheme to support growing whanau

**Ngā pukenga me tohunga Motuhake | Skills and Qualifications**

You will:

- Be committed to completing the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services, Level 4, Community Health Work) if not already held or to secure recognition of prior learning.
- hold a full New Zealand drivers license.
- hold the legal right to work in Aotearoa

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**
- Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai._

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