Kapa Rangatahi Pou Ārahi – Rangatahi Team Manager

4 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand He Herenga Kura Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Mā te manaaki ka whai hua – Inspire whānau to thrive

At He Herenga Kura, our foremost commitment is to address homelessness and ensure whānau have secure, safe, healthy, and affordable homes. A home is more than bricks and mortar – it is a foundation for wellbeing, a place where whānau can belong, grow, and strengthen connections.

But housing is only the beginning. With over 50 years' experience in Te Whanganui ā Tara, we work with whānau and hāpori to ignite self-determination and build flourishing futures for generations to come.  Our wonderful kaimahi wrap every person and their whānau in a korowai manaaki – a living commitment of care, protection, and opportunity. Through support work, navigation, and advocacy, we connect whānau to services, walking alongside them in times of need.

Every action is guided by Āta Takepū – listening deeply, speaking with clarity, and acting with deliberate respect. Through collaboration with iwi, hapū, community partners, and government, we not only provide homes, but also create sustainable change.

In doing so, we honour our name – He Herenga Kura, He Herenga Tangata, He Herenga Whenua – a sacred connection that unites our people and binds us to the land.

Te kaupapa o te mahi

The Kapa Rangatahi Pou Ārahi provides direct leadership and management of the Rangatahi Capability Tīma of approx. 12 FTE. The purpose of the team is to work directly with high risk, vulnerable rangatahi and their whānau who are seeking support to access housing, social services and advocacy when navigating The System.

Leading with a kaupapa Māori lens you will build a high-performing team, having courageous kōrero, lead by example through our values, fostering a culture of safety and compliance as you direct the front-line team to deliver wrap-around support services.

Understanding the diverse range of housing, social and cultural issues impacting young, independent whānau Māori in particular is essential in this role. Ensuring the houora of our kaimahi is a priority will also see you succeed.

A tertiary qualification or relevant experience in fields such as Social Work, health promotion, community development, counselling or other aligned sectors eg: tangata whenua, NGO, working with practitioners who support whānau Māori.

Please email for a copy of the Job Description. Recruiters need not apply.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 3rd December if not sooner.

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