Cultural Support Youth Worker

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahitahi Trust is seeking a resolute AOD Practitioner to join our team at the Office and Community Base in Manukau City. The role focuses on supporting Whānau Whaiora to achieve their support needs and aspirations, reconnecting to whakapapa and culture through Tikanga Māori assessments.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in a cultural role, with Te Reo proficiency (written and spoken). A positive, professional can-do attitude and consent to pre-employment checks are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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
• Consent to pre-employment drug and alcohol test and NZ Police/Justice vetting
• 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

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.

Job description

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.

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