Kaiāwhina - Te Ara Manapou Pregnancy and Parenting Support

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Kaiāwhina to support māmā and whānau during pregnancy and the first year of parenting within a Maternal Mental Health service in Hawke's Bay. You will bridge clinical care with cultural support and deliver group activities, aiming to improve equity and outcomes for Māori and whānau.

This role emphasizes whānau wellbeing, strong relationships, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide practical guidance on pēpi care and development.

Qualifications

• A Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or working towards it).
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with Māori and diverse communities.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• A compassionate, whānau-centred approach to care and support.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support māmā and whānau during pregnancy and the first year of parenting.
• Bridge clinical care with cultural support to ensure accessible, responsive services.
• Deliver group-based activities and support individual care plans.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes in a culturally safe way.
• Help whānau navigate health and social services and support mama pēpi bonding.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Whānau-centered care

Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4)

Job description

Kaiāwhina Te Ara Manapou Pregnancy and Parenting Support, Hawkes Bay

Permanent, Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

A meaningful opportunity to support māmā, pēpi and whānau, making a real difference through culturally grounded care in the community.

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

As a Kaiāwhina, you will play a vital role in supporting māmā and their whānau during pregnancy and the first year of parenting.

Working within the Maternal Mental Health service, you will help bridge clinical care with cultural support, ensuring services are accessible, responsive, and grounded in whānau wellbeing.

This is a highly rewarding and community - based role where youll build strong relationships with māmā and whānau, supporting mama pēpi bonding, providing practical guidance on pēpi care and development, and helping whānau navigate health and social services.

Youll also deliver group - based activities and support individual care plans, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes in a culturally safe and meaningful way.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Ara Manapou is a Maternal Mental Health and Addiction service supporting māmā and whānau across Hawkes Bay.

Youll be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to equity, culturally responsive care, and improving outcomes for Māori and whānau in the community.

About you

• A Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or working towards it)
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with Māori and diverse communities
• Excellent relationship - building and communication skills
• A compassionate, whanau - centred approach to care and support
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes

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.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.