Kairaranga (Navigator) – Kahu Taurima

Ngāti Hine Health Trust; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngāti Hine Health Trust seeks a Kairaranga (Navigator) in Whangārei to support whānau in achieving hauora and self-determination through culturally responsive practices.

You will build relationships, advocate, and connect whānau to local services, modelling Whānau Ora across Te Tai Tokerau with Te Reo and Tikanga principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in social work or navigating high-complexity needs.
• Ability to provide guidance, advocacy, and connection to services.
• Driver’s Licence: Full, clean licence essential for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, productive relationships with whānau and stakeholders.
• Facilitate whānau-led planning, enabling them to determine their own pathways to hauora.
• Provide advice, advocacy, and connection to local and regional support networks.
• Promote and model Whānau Ora principles in all mahi.
• Use Te Reo me ōna Tikanga to provide culturally competent care.
• Track and document whānau progress to align outcomes with aspirations.

Skills

Cultural connection

Verbal communication

Written communication

Digital literacy

Education

Post-secondary qualification in social work or related field

Job description

Kairaranga(Navigator) –KahuTaurima

Location: Whangarei x2 roles and Kawakawa x1 role
Salary:Competitive, based on experience

Guide Whānau to Wellbeing: Join Ngāti Hine Health Trust as aKairaranga(Navigator)

Are you passionate about empowering whānau to achieve their aspirations? Do you have the skills and compassion to support whānau through their journeys ofhauora(wellbeing) and self-determination? Join Ngāti Hine Health Trust as aKairaranga(Navigator) in theKahuTaurimateam and play a vital role in strengthening whānau across Te TaiTokerau.

About Us

Ngāti Hine Health Trust has been a trusted leader inkaupapaMāori-based health and social services for more than 30 years. Rooted in tikanga Māori and guided by Whānau Ora principles, our work uplifts the wellbeing ofwhānau,hapū, andhāpori, creating stronger communities across Northland.

About the Role

As aKairaranga(Navigator), you will support whānau to take control of their own wellbeing and achieve their goals. Through culturally responsive practices,you’llprovide guidance, advocacy, and connection to services that enable whānau to lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting, productive relationships with whānau and stakeholders.

• Facilitate whānau-led planning, enabling them todeterminetheir own pathways tohauora.

• Provide advice, advocacy, and connection to local and regional support networks.

• Promote and model Whānau Ora principles in all aspects of mahi.

• Use your knowledge of Te Reo meōnaTikangato provide culturally competent, compassionate care.

• Track and document whānau progress to ensure outcomes align with their aspirations.

What You Bring

• Cultural Connection:Knowledge of Te Reo meōnaTikangaor a strong commitment to learning.

• Professional Background:Experience in social work, navigating high-complexity needs, or related fields.

• Empathy and Resilience:Ability to support whānau through challenging situations with compassion and adaptability.

• Community Networks:Established connections within localhapūand iwi areadvantageous.

• Communication Skills:Proficient in verbal, written, and digital literacy.

• Driver’s License:Full, clean license essential for local travel.

Why Join Ngāti Hine Health Trust?

• Empowering Work:Support whānau to create pathways to their own success and wellbeing.

• Cultural Alignment:Work in an environment that valueskaupapaMāori principles andwhānau-centeredcare.

• Professional Growth:Gain training and development opportunities in Whānau Ora practices.

Ngāti Hine Health Trust

Empoweringwhānau,hapū, andhāporithrough exceptional care.