Whānau Support Worker

1 week ago

Napier Field, Alabama, New Zealand Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Your Career - For People, For Purpose

Apply your skills and make a difference every day at Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa.

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing, and housing services. We believe that everyone is capable of living a full and rich life in their chosen community. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau reach their full potential.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role

We're looking for a dynamic and compassionate Family/Whānau Support Worker who can juggle multiple priorities with ease and bring genuine care to every interaction.

In this role, you'll walk alongside whānau supporting loved ones experiencing mental health challenges, offering practical tools, goal planning, connection to resources, and recovery-focused guidance. You'll think on your feet, adapt to each situation, and keep whānau at the centre of everything you do.

This is a permanent part-time position (This is a 20-hour-per-week role, Monday to Friday, with flexibility on when you work), perfect for someone who thrives on meaningful work and values flexibility, collaboration, and making a real difference.

Who we're looking for:

  • Someone with great interpersonal skills and a respect for all cultures.
  • Strong connections within the local community and familiarity with local resources, services, and supports.
  • A non-judgmental attitude and a belief in encouraging and supporting families to develop the skills required to support their loved one.
  • A natural problem solver and quick thinker.

He kōrero mōu | About You

We're after someone who brings energy, heart, and flexibility to everything they do, a vibrant team player who's confident, compassionate, and ready to make things happen. We're looking for someone who can work across a range of skills, including facilitating support group meetings and educational groups where people come together to support each other

You'll thrive on variety, think on your feet, and love connecting with whānau and their communities. With your positive, non-judgmental approach, you'll bring encouragement, belief, and practical support to help people adapt and grow.

You will have the following:

  • A minimum of a Level 4 mental health-related qualification
  • The ability to easily build professional relationships.
  • To have the right to work in New Zealand and a full NZ drivers license.

Ko Tā Mātou Mahi | We Offer

Join us to experience a work environment where values are not just words on a page.

You will also benefit from:

  • Pay Equity Rates - $ $29.83 (based on qualification)
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
  • Generous leave entitlements, including wellbeing days and cultural leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling, budgeting, and mental health support
  • Staff discounts with Southern Cross Health, PB Tech, Harvey Norman, Anytime Fitness, and more
  • Many opportunities to grow within one of Aotearoa's largest for-purpose organisations

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply.

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