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Kia Ora Ake – Kaimanaaki/Health Support Worker
  
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
  
Are you passionate about empowering rangatahi and enhancing the wellbeing of tamariki and their whānau?
  
Kia Ora Ake is a new locally co-designed tamariki focused hinengaro wellbeing approach. It is part of the national Mana Ake programme - A school based holistic wellbeing approach providing support to primary and intermediate school aged tamariki, their whānau and schools.
  
In this position, you will work collaboratively with schools, kura māori, and key stakeholders to implement and deliver school programs, as well as targeted support initiatives that promote mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that all tamariki reaches their hinengaro goals and contribute to their success and resilience.
  
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills with the ability to connect and build meaningful relationships with rangatahi and whānau from all backgrounds. You will advocate for rangatahi by identifying needs and connecting them to appropriate resources and support systems, be proactive, organised and reliable as well as have excellent time management and a positive work ethic.
  
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako – Skills and Experience
  

• Proven experience within the education, social services, addictions, or mental health spaces
• Ability to generate creative and practical problem-solving solutions
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Passionate about advocating for tamariki and their whānau
• Excellent clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide concise and accurate reports in a timely manner
• Readily adaptable to new challenges
• Strong understanding of Māori health and wellbeing perspectives
• Skills in program development and implementation in educational capacity
• Ability to speak Te Reo Māori would be an advantage

We offer:

• Free GP consultations when you sign up with Turuki Health Care as your medical clinic
• Access to various internal workshops and ongoing professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to attend staff wānanga

  
If you are looking to make a real difference in the lives of our rangatahi and their whānau and want to work within a kaupapa Māori organisation, apply today!
  
Applications close 5pm 8th May 2025
  
Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. All applications must include a CV and a completed application form that will be emailed to you.

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