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Kaiwhiriwhiri/Whaanau Ora Navigator
  
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 walking alongside whaanau and creating meaningful change in the community?
  
We’re growing our Whaanau Ora team and are on the lookout for experienced, passionate and community minded Kaiwhiriwhiri to join us!
  
You will be part of a high-performing team committed to doing whatever it takes to support whaanau. Our approach is integrated and holistic – grounded in Te Ao Maaori and woven through with the principles of wairua, hinengaro, tinana, whatumanawa and whaanau.
  
As Kaiwhiriwhiri you will be responsible for creating a safe and empowering space for whaanau to explore solutions and strengthen their futures. You will walk alongside whaanau as they navigate challenges and opportunities across health, housing, education, employment, relationships and overall wellbeing.
  
You will bring experience working with whānau in areas such as mental health, addictions, social services or housing and have a practical understanding of whānau-centred, therapeutic or group-based work. Most Importantly, you will be driven to make a difference, values the mana of others, and thrives in a role that calls for empathy, action and community connection.
  
Ngaa puukenga me ngaa wheako – Skills and Experience

• Experience working with whaanau in the community, social, health or youth services
• A strong understanding of Te Ao Maaori, Kaupapa Maaori Values and Whaanau Ora approaches
• The ability to build trust and maintain relationships with empathy, respect and cultural safety
• Confident in navigating complex systems and advocating for whaanau
• Excellent communication, collaboration and planning skills
• A relevant qualification in Social Work, Health, Youth Work or Community Services is preferred but not essential – we welcome candidates with lived experience or proven work experience in these areas
• Suitable for New Graduate Social Workers
• Full NZ Drivers Licence
• Ability to speak Te Reo Maaori 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 waananga

If you are looking to make a difference in the community and want to work within a kaupapa Maaori organisation, apply today. For more information about the role or about the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at recruitment@thc.org.nz
  
Applications close Sunday 6th June 2025

 To be eligible, applicants must submit a copy of their CV and complete a Turuki Application Form as part of the recruitment process. Please note that only New Zealand Citizens, Residents or those with a valid New Zealand work visa will be considered

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