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Kahu Taurima - 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
  
We’re looking for a Kahu Taurima Navigator to join our South Auckland team. This role offers a unique opportunity to walk alongside maamaa, peepi and their whaanau, providing non-clinical, wraparound support in their homes and over the phone.
  
You’ll help whaanau navigate services across health, education, social and wellbeing sectors — complementing care plans already in place with LMCs, GPs and others involved in whaanau care. Your mahi will support whaanau throughout their journey, including those transitioning out of Ngaa Hau care (6 weeks postnatal and beyond).
  
Ngaa puukenga me ngaa wheako – What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone with a heart for people, strong community connections, and the ability to navigate complex systems.
Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in social work, community support, whaanau navigation, or similar mahi
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (desirable), with at least one year of experience post-study
• A good understanding of how to work across health and social agencies
• A commitment to whaanau-centred approaches, grounded in Te Ao Maaori and Kaupapa Maaori values
• Confidence in engaging with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Strong skills in communication, planning, and working as part of a team
• A full NZ Driver Licence and a clean criminal record
• The ability to speak Te Reo Maaori is 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 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 Recruitment Team at recruitment@thc.org.nz
  
Applications close Friday 12th June 2026

Applicants for this position need to 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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