Support Worker

22 hours ago

Hastings, Iowa, New Zealand Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga Full time

Kai Ringahora - Support Worker

Poipoia te kākano kia puawai - Nurture the seed and it will blossom.

He Korowai Aroha is a Kaupapa Māori well-being service focused on supporting whānau to provide nurturing environments that support pēpi, tamariki and whānau to thrive and reach their full potential. This service will provide a community-based whare for mama, papa and whānau to come together for support throughout pregnancy and for the first 2000 days (the first five years).

TToH is a whānau focused, kaupapa Māori values-based, health and social services organisation providing services across the Kahungunu rohe. Our health, social, education and community development teams have been working successfully with whānau for 40 years.

We are looking for a Kai Ringahora/Support Worker who will provide a safe and welcoming environment for whānau and support the delivery of our holistic and integrated services that meets the needs of mama, pēpi, tamariki and whānau. You will act as the key contact and navigator for whānau by providing pastoral care and support to access other health services.

As part of an integrated team of a Rongoā Practitioner, Social Worker and Counsellor, you will deliver whānau centred care that supports healthy whānau relationships and improved outcomes for whānau.

Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū te haere | What you'll need to be successful:

  • Level 4 qualification in Social Services is ideal or related qualification
  • Knowledge and experience relating to providing maternity and early years care and support
  • An ability to build strong connections to empower, motivate, educate and encourage māmā and whānau to build upon their strengths and achieve their aspirations
  • A commitment to providing whānau centred and integrated care to māmā, pepi and their whānau
  • Culturally competent with a commitment to the kaupapa of Te Hā O Te Mokopuna model of care
  • Awareness of, and a commitment to understanding the implications for Maori health that are implicit in the Treaty of Waitangi
  • Hold a clean, current and valid Full Driver's License

This is a full time, permanent position working 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

What we offer you:

We offer a competitive salary, 5 weeks annual leave, Southern Cross Health Insurance, Life insurance, Birthday leave, Role training and development, Wellness activities and incentives and loads of other benefits working for a positive, friendly, values-based organisation that cares about its staff.  Check out our website or Facebook for videos of the caring, fun workplace that is Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, people who will awhi and whakamana our hapū mama and whānau. If you would like to be a part of a supportive team who will deliver whānau centred care that helps create change, this is the role for you.

Please include in your application:

· Cover letter

· Current CV (including evidence of qualifications)

· Completed TToH Application form

Applications close: Monday 5th January 2026Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so don't delay

For a copy of the Job Description visit 2511-Kai-Ringahora-He-Korowai-

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