Community Support Worker, Te Whakawhitinga

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hamilton, Waikato, seeks a Community Support Worker to join Te Whakawhitinga in a community‑based team. The role focuses on practical support, goal setting and accessing housing, health and social services.

You will work with tangata hapori / taangata whaiora, uphold Kotahitanga values, and collaborate with other agencies to reduce tenancy risks and homelessness.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, community health or primary care settings.
• Ability to follow direction from registered staff to support clients toward health and social outcomes.
• Engages with Māori and Pasifika communities respectfully and inclusively.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to taangata hapori / taangata whaiora to achieve good health and social outcomes.
• Help identify goals and connect clients with housing, health and community resources.
• Collaborate with tangata hapori / taangata whaiora and other agencies in a transparent, coordinated way.

Skills

Follow direction

Excellent rapport

Whanau centred

Non-judgemental

Māori language/te reo commitment

Mental health experience

Māori & Pasifika experience

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Community Support Worker, Te Whakawhitinga New Zealand Government Waikato, North Island, NZ

Hamilton with some possible travel across the district Permanent 80 hours per fortnight Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a community support worker to work in a community based team - Te Whakawhitinga. Te Whakawhitinga is a co-ordinated mental health service aligned to the Te Whatu Ora Waiora vision and underpinned by Kotahitanga. The Kotahitanga values of unity, togetherness, shared vision, working together, trust, relationships, collaboration and integrations are fundamental to the service model of Te Whakawhitinga.

We intend to meet the needs of taangata hapori / taangata whaiora across the housing continuum, who are experiencing health, social and environmental issues that could put tenancies at risk or have resulted in homelessness. We will do this by being a taangata hapori / tangata whaiora led service that:

• helps a person identify their goals and aspirations that will achieve mauri ora
• supports access to community resources and services that will meet these goals
• works in close partnership with tangata hapori / taangata whaiora and other agencies in a transparent and coordinated way

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work. For more information on living and working in Waikato

About you

Ability to follow direction from registered staff to enthusiastically offer practical support for tangata hapori / taangata whaiora to achieve good health and social outcomes.

Excellent rapport and relationship building skills.

Whaanau centred, collaborative and partnership approach.

Non-judgemental and empathetic.

Competency with te ao Maaori, tikanga, and te reo Maaori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

Experience working in a mental health, community health or primary care setting.

Experience working with Māori and Pasifika groups.

Highly developed interpersonal communication and negotiation skills including demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with colleagues to achieve required outcomes.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lena Edwards at [e-mail]