Kaiarahi Whanau - Support Practitioner

Ko wai mātou | About us

Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri is a Kaupapa Māori social service provider serving the communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau with the mission to uphold whānau that are in need of compassion and aroha, and to lead the restoration of whānau wellbeing. 

We invite people with proven skills, experience and aroha to join our team of social workers, counsellors and kaiawhina, in their important mahi of delivering tikanga based social interventions and solutions. 

Ko wai mātou | About us

Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri Trust is a kaupapa Māori social service provider serving the communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau with compassion and aroha.

We have an exciting opportunity for a kaimahi with the desire to walk alongside whānau, and invite people with proven skills, experience and aroha to join our team delivering tikanga based social interventions and solutions.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The role is responsible for working alongside whanau impacted by family violence who want to learn to parent through a Kaupapa Māori lens. Full support and training needed to succeed in this role will be provided. This is a full-time position, based in Manukau 

Role responsibilities include assessing needs, developing whanau centred plans, advocating, networking, and teaching new skills to parent successfully. 

Mōu | About you

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who:

• Has a relevant, recognised qualification (Social work) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Has benefited from trauma-informed training and experience with Whānau parenting.
• Be experienced with proven relationships with allied agencies delivering safe, positive interventions.
• Is competent in computer skills, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Is knowledgeable of/proficient in Kaupapa Māori approaches, Tikanga Māori and/or Te Reo Māori or the ability and willingness to learn.
• Is resilient and able to communicate effectively and respectfully in the face of difficulty and/or difference.
• Is a strong team player, who can also manage autonomy responsibly.
• Understands and is empathetic to the sensitive nature of family harm & parenting approaches.
• Is non-judgemental and respects individual choice.
• Have input into design & delivery of a Kaupapa Māori parenting programme.

 Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience
• Attractive incentive package including Birthday Leave 
• Generous annual Professional Development allowance

If you are interested in applying for this position please follow the link:

https://tewhare.bamboohr.com/careers/108?source=aWQ9MjQ%3D

Applications close: 30 March 2025   

Ko te Amorangi ki mua, ko te hapai o ki muri. Tuturu mahi pono, ko te mana Maori motuhake. Tena koutou e nga ringa raupa o te iwi. Nau mai, piki mai, haere mai.