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Whakamantia te tapu, te ihi, te wehi o te whānau 
To address, restore and enhance the mana and tapu of the whānau 
 
 
Mō mātou - About us 
Whakatū Marae holds a unique significance as a cultural and historic hub for iwi across Te Tauihu o te Waka a Māui. Grounded in kaupapa Māori values, we deliver a range of social services and programmes that support whānau wellbeing, resilience, and self-determination. 
Our mahi is informed by tikanga, whanaungatanga, and a deep commitment to supporting positive outcomes for our rangatahi, whānau, hapū, and iwi. 
 
Ngā tūranga - Current opportunities 
We currently have four roles available: 

• Attendance (Kaiwhakatere Ako) — 1.0 FTE, permanent 
• Attendance (Kaiwhakatere Ako) — 1.0 FTE, fixed-term maternity cover, starting 1 November for approximately 1 year 
• Attendance Administration Support — 0.5 FTE, permanent 
• Kaiawhina - Whāngaia Ngā Pā Harakeke — 1.0 FTE, fixed-term through to 30 June 2027  

Please indicate clearly in your application which position you are applying for. 
 
Mō te tūranga mahi - About these roles 
Our Kaiwhakatere Ako roles provide support to tamariki and rangatahi who are chronically absent or non-enrolled in school, working alongside whānau to identify and overcome barriers to attendance and re-engage with education. 
The Attendance Administration Support role provides the administrative backbone for the team, keeping records, referrals, and reporting on track so kaimahi can focus on whānau. 
The Kaiawhina - Whāngaia Ngā Pā Harakeke role is a partnership role between Whakatū Marae and NZ Police, providing capacity to the Whāngaia Ngā Pā Harakeke team to intervene with whānau experiencing family harm. This role plays a key part in daily multi-agency Safety Assessment Meetings (SAM) with practitioners from Corrections, Health, Oranga Tamariki, and Police, and covers administration for SAMs and the wider family harm response model. 
 
Key responsibilities include: 

• Assessing and providing practical, wraparound support to whānau to overcome barriers  
• Building and maintaining relationships within the community 
• Coordinating referrals, appointments, and follow-up with whānau 
• Maintaining accurate records, databases, and reporting  
• Engaging with whānau in a culturally appropriate manner  
• Providing administration support, including timely data entry 
• Monitoring progress of Family Plan tasks and following up with lead professionals 
• Maintaining confidentiality and privacy in all case management work  

 
Mōu - About you 
To be effective in these roles you will understand the social, health, education, and economic issues whānau face day to day. You are empathetic and considerate in your approach, with a commitment to finding the best solutions for all involved, and able to build and foster relationships with key stakeholders. 
 
Our ideal candidates will have: 

• A current understanding of the social, cultural, health, and education issues facing whānau, tamariki, and rangatahi 
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with close attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills in English, with Te Reo Māori desirable 
• Confidence working with Microsoft applications, databases, and reporting 
• Established community connections, or the ability to proactively build them 
• Experience working with whānau and an understanding of family dynamics, including power and control concepts  
• Confidence operating within a Tikanga Māori environment, and a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi  
• Excellent administration and keyboard skills, and the ability to work unsupervised under pressure  
• A clean, clear police check and Oranga Tamariki vetting in line with the Children's Act 2014  
• A collaborative, team-focused approach 
• A full, clean driver's licence 

This is an opportunity to be part of a kaupapa-driven organisation making a meaningful difference in the lives of rangatahi and whānau. You will work within a supportive, values-based environment where your contribution directly supports whānau ora and positive futures. 
 If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you. 
 
For confidential enquiries, please contact Sacha MacDonald 027-386-9288. 
 
To apply, submit your cover letter and CV 
 
Applications close: 16/09/2026 

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