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Waananga Facilitator                                                                                                                       
Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Maaori organisation delivering integrated health, wellbeing and social services across Taamaki Makaurau. Our mission is to provide high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare to whaanau, with a dedicated focus on equity and culturally responsive care.
  
We are seeking committed Facilitators to join our kaupapa, delivering transformational mahi within a prison environment.
  
This role centres on facilitation, supporting taane to reconnect with themselves and to focus on their pathways forward. Through waananga / group work, you will walk alongside participants on their reintegration journey, creating safe spaces for learning, reflection and growth.
  
Your mahi will contribute to strengthening wellbeing, building life skills and supporting positive futures beyond the wire. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday (32-40 hours per week). If part time is preferred that could be negiotable.
  
Te whiwhinga mahi – The opportunity
  
Your mahi will include:

• Facilitate waananga within a group setting - that are culturally grounded, engaging and purposeful. 
• Support taane in exploring identity, wellbeing and reintegration pathways
• Uphold manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tikanga Maaori in all interactions
• Create safe, respectful spaces where participants feel seen and heard
• Work collaboratively with prison staff and wider support networks
• Maintain appropriate documentation and reporting

Ngaa puukenga me ngaa wheako – Skills and experience
  
We are looking for facilitators who bring both ngaakau and experience:

• Experience in reintegration, rehabilitation or community/social services
• Confidence facilitating group-based learning and koorero
• Understanding of the prison environment or ability to quickly adapt
• Lived experience is highly valued and respected
• Strong ability to build trust, hold space and work with diverse life experiences
• Grounded in or open to working within a kaupapa Maaori framework
• Resilient, reflective and able to maintain healthy boundaries
• Good organisational and computer skills, with the ability to learn new systems
• Professional presentation and a strong work ethic

Ngaa whakaritenga | Requirements

• Ability to meet all prison security clearance and compliance requirements
• Available to begin June training and induction
• Full driver’s licence preferred
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

If you are looking to make a difference and want to work within a kaupapa Māori organisation, apply today recruitment@thc.org.nz
  
Applications close 5.00pm on Thursday 4th June 2026

Please note that only New Zealand Citizens, Residents, or those with a valid work visa will be considered. All applications must include a CV and a completed application form that will be emailed to you.

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