Casual Kaimahi Support Worker TPO

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

Support Kaimahi (2 x Casual Positions)

Te Puna Oranga Residential Whare - Pakaraka

Mental Health & Addictions Residential Services

Ngāti Hine Health Trust is seeking two Casual Kaimahi Support Workers to join our Residential Mental Health & Addictions team.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of tangata whaiora and whānau by providing culturally responsive, recovery-focused support within a kaupapa Māori environment.

About the Role

You will:

• 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.

About You

You will have:

• 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.
• An understanding of tikanga Māori and Whānau Ora principles.
• A Level 4 Mental Health qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible casual work opportunities.
• A supportive Kaupapa Māori workplace.
• Ongoing professional development and supervision.
• The opportunity to positively impact whānau and community wellbeing.