Cultural Support Youth Worker

Mahitahi Trust; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Mobile phone provided

Job summary

Mahitahi Trust in Auckland is seeking a Cultural Youth Support Worker to join our dedicated team, delivering culturally aligned mental health support and addiction services.

The Ahurea Tautoko role works with Whānau Whaiora to reconnect to whakapapa, culture, iwi and hapu, and to support aspirations through Tikanga Māori assessments and appropriate interventions.

Applicants should have at least 3 years in a cultural role, Te Reo proficiency preferred, and a proactive, professional can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• A minimum of at least 3 years’ experience working in a cultural role.
• Prefer a speaker and writer of Te Reo me ona Tikanga.
• Ability to use Te Reo both written and spoken.
• Well organised and disciplined in approach to work.
• Experience working with Whānau Whaiora and Whānau.
• Positive and professional can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• The Ahurea Tautoko role will work collaboratively with a team of other professionals to support Whānau Whaiora to achieve their respective support needs and desired aspirations.
• The Ahurea Tautoko will support Whānau Whaiora to reconnect to their extended Whānau, whakapapa, culture, iwi and hapu - creating connections through Tikanga Māori cultural assessments and to facilitate appropriate cultural interventions where required.

Skills

Cultural experience

Te Reo proficiency

Organised worker

Whānau engagement

Can-do attitude

Job description

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Office and Community Base - Manukau City

Work laptop, mobile phone provided

Mahitahi Trust is dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health and addiction services. We are committed to fostering independence, dignity, and inclusivity for all.As we continue to expand our service reach to those in need, we are seeking a resolute and compassionate AOD Practitioner to join our go-getting team.

Cultural Youth Support Worker

• Permanent / Fulltime (40 hours)

• Service Coverage - Auckland

• Office and Community Base - Manukau City

• Work laptop, mobile phone provided

Mahitahi Trust is dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health and addiction services. We are committed to fostering independence, dignity, and inclusivity for all.As we continue to expand our service reach to those in need, we are seeking a resolute and compassionate AOD Practitioner to join our go-getting team.

Te mahi tūranga | About the role

The Ahurea Tautoko role will work collaboratively with a team of other professionals to support Whānau Whaiora to achieve their respective support needs and desired aspirations. The Ahurea Tautoko will support Whānau Whaiora to reconnect to their extended Whānau, whakapapa, culture, iwi and hapu - creating connections through Tikanga Māori cultural assessments and to facilitate appropriate cultural interventions where required.

Ngā pūkenga, ngā tohu ōu - What you will need

• A minimum of at least 3 years’ experience working in a cultural role

• Prefer a speaker and writer of Te Reo me ona Tikanga

• Ability to use Te Reo both written and spoken

• Well organised and disciplined in approach to work

• Experience working with Whānau Whaiora and Whānau

• A positive and professional can-do attitude

• Required to consent and undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

• Consent to being NZ Police and/or Justice vetted

• Provide an up to date CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and the skills and experience you bring to the role