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Kia Ora Ake – Kaimanaaki/Health Support Worker
  
Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Maaori organisation delivering integrated health, wellbeing and social services across the Taamaki Makaurau region. We provide quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare and support to whaanau.
  
Te whiwhinga mahi - The Opportunity
  
Are you passionate about supporting our rangatahi and their whaanau and making a positive and empowering difference in your community?
  
Kia Ora Ake is a locally co-designed wellbeing and tamariki focused approach that supports the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people. As part of the national Mana Ake programme - this role works within primary and intermediate schools to support tamariki, their whaanau, and school communities. 
  
In this role, you will work alongside schools, kura Maaori, and community partners to deliver wellbeing programmes and provide targeted support. Your work will help tamariki build resilience, strengthen their wellbeing, and achieve their hinengaro goals, contributing to their success.
  
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills with the ability to connect and build meaningful relationships with rangatahi and whaanau from all backgrounds. You will advocate for rangatahi by identifying needs and connecting them to appropriate resources and support systems.
  
Ngaa puukenga me ngaa wheako – Skills and Experience
  

• Proven experience within the education, social services, addictions, or mental health spaces
• Skills in program development and implementation in educational capacity
• Ability to generate creative and practical problem-solving solutions
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with tamariki and their whaanau
• Strong understanding of Maaori health and wellbeing perspectives
• Passionate about advocating for our tamariki
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to provide concise and accurate reports in a timely manner
• Be adaptable and open to new challenges
• Ability to speak Te Reo Maaori would be an advantage

What we can offer:

• Free GP consultations when you enrol with Turuki Health Care
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• Access to internal workshops and staff waananga
• A supportive, values-driven team environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of tamariki and whaanau

  
If you’re looking for a kaupapa Maaori organisation in a role that you can contribute, learn, and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply.

  
Applications close Friday 24th April 2026.
  
Applicants need New Zealand residency or already have a valid New Zealand work visa. Applications must include a CV. An application form will also be emailed to you, to progress this also needs to be completed.

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