Empowering Kaiawhina: Disability Support & Community

Te Roopu Taurima; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

NZQA qualification support

Supportive team culture

Life and trauma insurance cover

Staff discounts via benefits app

Wellbeing support through EAP

Job summary

Te Roopu Taurima, the largest kaupapa Māori disability support provider, is seeking a Kaiāwhina (Support Worker) in Hamilton to support tāngata with diverse needs across residential whare. You will work with your Kaitaataki and team to promote independence, dignity and participation guided by tikanga Māori.

You will support personal cares, meals, routines and activities, help build life skills, and maintain a safe, welcoming whare.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, mental health, or life skills support.
• Willingness to learn about kaupapa Māori values and practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Flexible and reliable, with availability to work rostered shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• A NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Uphold tikanga Māori values in whare life.
• Support tāngata with personal cares, meals, hygiene, routines and medication (training).
• Help build independence, life skills, and connections with whānau and community.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming whare environment.
• Collaborate with Kaitaataki and team, participate in handovers and learning.

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

NZ driver's licence

Education

NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Job description

Te Roopu Taurima, the largest kaupapa Māori disability support provider, is seeking a Kaiāwhina (Support Worker) in Hamilton to support tāngata with diverse needs across residential whare. You will work with your Kaitaataki and team to promote independence, dignity and participation guided by tikanga Māori.

You will support personal cares, meals, routines and activities, help build life skills, and maintain a safe, welcoming whare.