Whanau Support Worker

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ManaKidz, a nurse-led school-based programme supported by Tāmaki Health, is offering a 12-month fixed-term Whānau Support Worker role, minimum 37 hours per week. You’ll carry out health assessments and promotion in schools, working with Registered Nurses on throat and skin checks while building rapport with families and communities who primarily speak Samoan and Tongan. Requirements include a current NZ driver’s license and own car, strong English, the ability to manage a busy caseload, and a commitment to confidentiality and health equity under Tikanga Māori, Kawa Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. A second language such as Te Reo Māori or a Pasifika language is a plus. Apply via the career portal; NZ working rights required. Highlight health experience and community engagement, and willingness to do home visits.

Whānau Support Worker – ManaKidz - Fixed-Term 

Are you a person who is passionate about working with your community?

Do you enjoy flexibility & autonomy in your day-to-day functions? 

If you said yes to the above, we are looking for you! We are looking for our new Whānau Support Worker to join our business unit, Mana Kidz.

About the Role

The Whānau Support Worker is responsible for undertaking health assessment, health education and health promotion activities in schools in South Auckland. This role provides support and expected to work closely with, and under, the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurses in the day-to-day running of projects in schools and communities. At each of these sites, school- based health nurses and community support workers will see pupils and offer throat and skin checks.

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months to cover extended leave, offering a minimum of 37 hours per week.

You will need to have:​

The ideal candidate will engage closely with our patient demographic, which primarily communicates in Samoan and Tongan. Proficiency in these languages would greatly enhance effective communication and the establishment of rapport while performing their duties.​

• A current full NZ driver's license & own car
• Previous experience in a health environment is desirable
• Good English written and oral communication skills, socially confident, able to relate well to families and community groups.
• Speaking a second language like Te Reo Māori, or a Pasifika language is a plus
• Good organizational skills, including the ability to manage time and prioritise a busy caseload
• An interest, understanding and respect for working with children, young people and their families in the community
• Willing and capable of doing home visits  and able to work independently on occasion.​
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Demonstrates commitment to health equity and cultural competency, with an understanding of Tikanga Māori, Kawa Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If this challenge sounds like something you would enjoy then we'd love to hear from you!

About Mana Kidz

Mana Kidz is a free, nurse-led, school-based programme that provides comprehensive healthcare for children in the Counties Manukau Health region. The programme is led by the National Hauora Coalition in partnership with Counties Manukau Health and is supported by local providers such as Tāmaki Health Care.

About Tāmaki Health 

Tāmaki Health is a strong network of over 40 clinics delivering care through our affiliated general practices, urgent care clinics, specialist centers, and occupational health clinics. Through our clinic brands including Local Doctors and White Cross, we serve New Zealand's communities with the highest standard of GP and Urgent Care.

How to apply?

Please hit the apply button and complete the registration process via our career portal.

Only individuals with working rights in New Zealand will be considered for the selection process.​