Mana Ake Kaimahi

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Mana Ake Kaimahi at He Waka Tapu is a permanent part-time role (32 hours per week) onsite in Christchurch E9, supporting tamariki in years 1–8 and their whānau within school communities through a Kaupapa Māori framework covering Tinana, Wairua, Hinengaro and Whānau. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience in health, social services or education, plus the ability to network with mental health services and external providers and advocate for whaiora. Benefits include competitive pay, wellbeing days, PD options and gym membership. To apply, submit via Seek with CV and cover letter, tailor your letter to whānau wellbeing and school engagement, provide concrete examples of working with families, ensure you have a full NZ driver’s license and legal right to work, and contact Lita with any questions.

Mana Ake Kaimahi

• Are you passionate about working alongside whānau to enhance their wellbeing?
• Are you passionate for the wellbeing of tamariki/children and their whānau/families?
• Are you solution orientated with the ability to think outside the box to engage whānau/families?

About the organisation

He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for 30 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of Whānau.

About the role

Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow initiative aims to work with and through school communities to support whānau/families when tamariki/children from years one to eight that are experiencing ongoing challenges that are impacting their wellbeing.

We are looking for an individual who has experience in working in community settings and preferably schools.

This position is a permanent part-time position, 32 hours per week.

Skills and experience

• Level 4 minimum qualification or extensive experience relevant to health, social services, or education.
• Experience in networking and working within the mental health sector, other external providers and can work comfortably within these settings on behalf of their whaiora.
• Experience in child health or social support services.
• Excellent computer and client management system knowledge
• Full drivers’ license.

Benefits and perks

• Competitive remuneration
• Staff wellbeing connection days
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Multiple professional development options
• Life Insurance
• Free gym membership

Our Culture  

Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau 

Working together for the wellbeing of family 

Our services are delivered using a kaupapa Māori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whānau (family well-being).  

Manaakitanga 

We are respectful and show generosity and care for others, ensuring everyone’s mana is enhanced 

Whānaungatanga 

We build relationships through shared experiences and working together 

Rangatiratanga 

We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible 

Whakākoako 

We all learn 

For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz  

If you wish to apply, please do so via Seek and attach your CV and a cover letter to your application.  

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lita at [email protected]

Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand and a full driver's license.