Whānau Support Services

6 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Turuki Health Care Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$100,000 per year

Whānau Support Services - Team Leader

Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Māori organisation delivering integrated health, wellbeing and social services across the Tāmaki Makaurau region. We provide quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare and support to whānau.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi – The Opportunity

We are seeking a Team Leader who brings proven experience in Whānau Ora or Social services and who can lead with heart, clarity and purpose.

In this role, you will set and uphold a high standard of practice, helping to mould and develop a large team while maintaining a strong focus on whānau wellbeing and transformation.

Your leadership will be key to building capability within the team and ensuring that new kaimahi are well supported and oriented quickly and effectively into their roles — all within a kaupapa Māori framework that values mana, wairua, and collective strength.

This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position based in Manukau, Auckland.

Ngā Pūkenga me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who can bring both leadership and deep understanding of community practice, ideally with:

  • Strong experience in Whānau Ora, social work, or related community support roles
  • A deep understanding of Te Ao Māori, Kaupapa Māori principles, and whānau-centred practice
  • Confidence in building and maintaining trusted relationships with whānau and across systems
  • Ability to coach, develop and lead a growing team while embedding best practice
  • Experience navigating complex systems and advocating effectively for whānau
  • Excellent interpersonal, planning and problem-solving skills
  • A relevant qualification in Social Work, Health, Youth Work, or Community Services, highly desirable
  • A full NZ Driver Licence

What We Offer

  • Free GP consultations when enrolled with Turuki Health Care
  • Access to internal workshops and professional development
  • Opportunities to attend staff wānanga
  • Reimbursement of Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) costs
  • A chance to lead transformative mahi within a kaupapa Māori environment

If you are looking to make a difference in the community and want to work within a kaupapa Māori organisation, apply today. For more information about the role or about the recruitment process, please contact our People and Culture team at

Applications close Sunday 28th December 2025

To be eligible, applicants must submit a copy of their CV and complete a Turuki Application Form as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that only New Zealand Citizens, Residents or those with a valid New Zealand work visa will be considered

Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa

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