Kaimahi Support Worker THH

Ngāti Hine Health Trust; Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kaupapa Māori workplace

Professional development & supervision

Meaningful outcomes for whānau

Job summary

Ngāti Hine Health Trust invites applications for three full-time fixed-term Kaimahi Support Worker positions within our Residential Mental Health & Addictions team. You will support tangata whaiora to recover, provide practical and emotional assistance in a residential setting, and help connect individuals with health, housing, education and social services.

We value culturally responsive, whānau-centred care and strong collaboration with whānau, clinicians and community providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health and/or Addiction services.
• Experience supporting tangata whaiora and whānau.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of tikanga Māori and Whānau Ora principles.

Responsibilities

• Support tangata whaiora to achieve recovery goals.
• Provide practical, emotional and day-to-day support in a residential setting.
• Assist with transport to appointments and community activities.
• Advocate for and connect tangata whaiora with health, housing, education and social services.
• Work collaboratively with whānau, clinicians and community providers.

Education

Level 4 Mental Health qualification

Job description

Kaimahi Support Worker (3 x Fixed Term Positions)

Mental Health & Addictions Residential Services

Ngāti Hine Health Trust is seeking three full-time fixed-term Kaimahi Support Workers to join our Residential Mental Health & Addictions team.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of tangata whaiora and whānau by providing culturally responsive, recovery-focused support within a kaupapa Māori environment.

About the Role

• Support tangata whaiora to achieve their recovery goals.
• Provide practical, emotional, and day-to-day support within a residential setting.
• Assist with transport to appointments and community activities.
• Advocate for and connect tangata whaiora with health, housing, education, and social services.
• Work collaboratively with whānau, clinicians, and community providers.

About You

• Experience in Mental Health and/or Addiction services.
• Experience supporting tangata whaiora and whānau.
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• An understanding of tikanga Māori and Whānau Ora principles.
• A Level 4 Mental Health qualification or willingness to work towards one.

What We Offer

• A supportive Kaupapa Māori workplace.
• Professional development and supervision.
• The opportunity to create meaningful outcomes for whānau and communities.
  

If you're passionate about recovery, wellbeing, and whānau-centred support, we'd love to hear from you.