Matua, Pasifika Primary Mental Health and Addictions Service

5 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Fonua Ola Network Trust Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia orāna, Fakatalofa atu, Taloha ni, Bula vinaka.

Are you passionate about serving our Pasifika communities?

Do you speak a Pasifika language fluently and carry deep knowledge of Pacific cultural values and practices?

Are you experienced in supporting the wellbeing of Pasifika people and families?

If so, Fonua Ola Trust invites you to join our dedicated and growing team of wellbeing practitioners — working by Pasifika, for Pasifika to make a lasting difference in our communities.


About Fonua Ola

Fonua Ola Trust is a not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering Pasifika families through holistic, culturally grounded social and primary mental health services.

Our Vision:

Health, Happiness and Hope for All

Our Mission:

To serve Pasifika families with excellence and integrity.

Our goal is to build a strong, well-resourced, and respected Pacific organisation within Aotearoa that provides leading, high-quality services for Pacific children and families.

Learn more about us:


The Role: Matua (Cultural Leader)

We are seeking two part-time Matua to provide cultural leadership, guidance, and support to our organisation and to the people we serve.

You'll play a vital role in ensuring Fonua Ola continues to deliver culturally safe, authentic, and effective services for Pasifika communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Champion and uphold the vision and mission of the Trust.
  • Embed and affirm Pasifika cultural best practice across service delivery.
  • Provide cultural leadership that reflects integrity, mana, and respect for all Pasifika clients, families, and staff.
  • Build strong relationships with government agencies, Pasifika groups, and community organisations.
  • Promote ongoing education and training to enhance cultural competency and knowledge within Fonua Ola.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Have deep cultural knowledge of Pacific languages, customs, and spirituality.
  • Be confident speaking a traditional Pacific language in public settings — offering Lotu, blessings, welcomes, and Talanoa.
  • Hold Matua, Matai, or Chief leadership status within your Pasifika community.
  • Be able to apply Pasifika health and wellbeing models in practice, supporting clients through culturally grounded approaches.
  • Ideally hold a qualification in Mental Health & Addictions, Social Work or Community Work.
  • Hold a clean, current driver's licence.

What We Offer
  • Supportive, values-driven environment.
  • Mobile phone and laptop provided.
  • Annual practicing certificate fees covered (where applicable).
  • Ongoing professional development and support.

If you are ready to use your cultural knowledge and leadership to uplift Pasifika families and communities — we would love to hear from you.

Applications close: Midnight, Friday 21 November 2025

For more information or a full position description, contact:

Brenda Simmons - by mobile phone on or by email

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