Casual Kaimahi Support Worker — Flexible Māori Recovery

Ngāti Hine Health Trust; Pakaraka; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Kaupapa Māori workplace

Professional development

Community impact

Job summary

Ngāti Hine Health Trust invites two casual Kaimahi Support Workers to join the Residential Mental Health & Addictions team in Pakaraka. You will provide culturally responsive, recovery-focused support within a kaupapa Māori environment, helping tangata whaiora and whānau achieve their health goals.

Role involves practical and emotional support, transport assistance, advocacy with health and social services, and collaboration with whānau, clinicians, and community providers in a Kaupapa Māori

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health and/or Addiction services.
• Experience supporting tangata whaiora and whānau.
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of tikanga Māori and Whānau Ora principles.
• A Level 4 Mental Health qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Support tangata whaiora to achieve their recovery goals.
• Provide practical, emotional, and day-to-day support within a residential setting.
• Assist with transport to appointments and community activities.
• Advocate for and connect tangata whaiora with health, housing, education, and social services.
• Work collaboratively with whānau, clinicians, and community providers.

Skills

Mental health experience

Whānau engagement

Driver licence

Tikanga Māori

Education

Level 4 Mental Health qualification

Job description

Ngāti Hine Health Trust invites two casual Kaimahi Support Workers to join the Residential Mental Health & Addictions team in Pakaraka. You will provide culturally responsive, recovery-focused support within a kaupapa Māori environment, helping tangata whaiora and whānau achieve their health goals.

Role involves practical and emotional support, transport assistance, advocacy with health and social services, and collaboration with whānau, clinicians, and community providers in a Kaupapa Māori