Kaitūruki - Residential MH&AOD Support

1 day ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Te Oranganui Full time

Te Oranganui is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide onsite and overnight care for tangata whai ora in our residential care facility  - Te Whare Mahana. This role is central to supporting recovery and wellness, helping individuals strengthen their tinana, wairua, hinengaro, and whānau.

You will work alongside tangata whai ora to improve their lives by supporting whānau connections, developing practical skills such as cooking and budgeting, and encouraging recovery-focused behaviours. Monitoring health and wellness, attending medical appointments, and administering medication safely are key responsibilities. Respect and understanding for those working to change alcohol or drug use is essential, as is applying holistic care principles such as Whare Tapa Whā and Co-Existing Problem (CEP) knowledge.

The role also involves maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. You will oversee household routines, cleaning, infection control, and garden upkeep, while ensuring equipment and facilities are used safely. Supporting weekly shopping, stock management, and reducing wastage are part of keeping the whare running smoothly.

Accurate documentation and clear communication are vital. You will complete daily records, highlight discrepancies, and contribute to reports and service delivery outcomes. Medication administration requires annual competency assessments and adherence to the seven rights of safe practice.

Regular supervision is provided to support your workload, priorities, and wellbeing. This role is rostered and rotating, including weekends, sleepovers, and longer shifts.

We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, cultural awareness, resilience, and a commitment to recovery-focused practice. If you are motivated to make a real difference in people's lives and thrive in a supportive, values-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

In return we offer a warm whānau focused work environment with a wide variety of benefits, such as:

  • Kaupapa Māori organisation
  • Regular Kapa haka and waiata
  • All staff Karakia & Mihi every morning
  • SuperLife Funeral Insurance
  • EAP & Supervision
  • Workplace wellness programme
  • Workplace development
  • 15 days proffesional development leave.
  • 5% employer contribution of your annual salary towards ongoing proffesional development.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

For a copy of the Job Description visit JD-Kaituruki-Support-Worker---Te-Whare-

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