Are you passionate about ensuring wellbeing spaces are culturally safe, inclusive, and grounded in integrity?
Do you value Te Ao Māori, the diverse communities of Aotearoa, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi?
As our Cultural Advisor, you would play a vital role in shaping MindfulWell’s programmes and practices.
You would:
• Provide cultural guidance and accountability across all initiatives
• Ensure workshops, retreats, and community programmes are culturally safe, respectful, and aligned with Te Tiriti principles
• Strengthen partnerships and connections within local communities
• Support our team in embedding cultural integrity in every aspect of our work
Hours: 1-2 hours per week (flexible, remote-friendly)
someone thoughtful, collaborative, and deeply committed to honouring culture in mental health and wellbeing spaces.
Your guidance ensures that the women and youth we work with feel seen, respected, and safe, and that MindfulWell’s work truly aligns with Aotearoa’s cultural values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Who you are
What role feels aligned
Why this work speaks to you and your CV
MindfulWell® is a kaupapa‑driven charitable trust focused on providing trauma‑informed, Whole person approach to mental health and wellbeing support to women, youth and whānau across Aotearoa. We aim to create safe, compassionate spaces where individuals can process experiences, build resilience and move forward with confidence and self‑compassion.
Our services include counselling, health and wellbeing coaching, youth‑wellbeing programmes, retreats and community initiatives. We combine evidence‑based therapies and whole‑person approaches, recognising the emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological interconnections in healing.
Mission & Values:
Manaakitanga (Compassionate Support): Upholding dignity and safety in caring for trauma‑affected individuals.
Trauma‑Informed & Healing‑Centred Practice: Prioritising safety, choice, collaboration and empowerment.
Whakaora Tinana, Hinengaro, Wairua (Holistic Wellbeing): Promoting wellbeing across body, mind and wairua.
Tika, Ōritetanga me te Whakaurunga (Equity & Inclusion): Offering culturally responsive, accessible care to diverse communities.
Whanaungatanga (Community Connection): Building supportive relationships and collaborating with community stakeholders.
Why Join Us:
MindfulWell is in its foundation phase, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to and grow with an organisation committed to making mental‑health care equitable and accessible. Practitioners, facilitators and partners who align with our values will have the chance to shape programmes, benefit from our referral system, and be part of community‑impact work that matters.