Kaitūruki Whānau Ora (ACC Navigator)

Te Oranganui; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kapa haka & waiata

Karakia & Mihi daily

SuperLife Funeral Insurance

EAP & Supervision

Workplace wellness programme

Whānau events and activities

Diverse work environment

Job summary

Te Oranganui Whanganui is seeking a Kaitūruki to champion a whānau-centred approach, working with whānau to improve access to ACC services and understanding of entitlements. You will collaborate with ACC and other providers across the rohe to support claims and navigate additional supports as needed.

The role focuses on tino rangatiratanga and enabling mana motuhake for whānau throughout their journey, contributing to healing and empowerment through kaupapa Māori practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with whānau to support ACC claims and entitlements.
• Strong communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding mana and aspirations of whānau through Whānau Ora principles.

Responsibilities

• Support whānau to improve access to ACC services and entitlements.
• Collaborate with ACC and other service providers across the rohe to resolve and support ACC claims.
• Navigate access to other supports as required to enable positive outcomes for whānau.

Skills

Whānau support

Advocacy

Relationship-building

Job description

About Us: Based in beautiful Whanganui Te Oranganui is a kaupapa Māori organisation who offers a range of health and wellbeing services for whānau in the Whanganui region and surrounding districts.Te Waipuna Health is the General Practice arm with an enrolled population of 5,300 spread across two Practices. As a low-cost access health centre, we offer a newly refurbished Practice in a supportive and flexible environment.

About The Role: In this role, you will champion a whānau-centred approach, working closely with whānau to improve their access to ACC services while enhancing their understanding of ACC entitlements, systems, and processes to support positive outcomes.A key focus will be fostering tino rangatiratanga and empowering whānau to their own mana motuhake throughout their journey. You will collaborate with whānau, ACC, and service providers across our rohe to assist in resolving and supporting ACC claims.Additionally, you will help navigate access to other necessary supports as required. To thrive in this role, you will:

• Be experienced in working with whānau to support those on ACC.
• Have strong communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to upholding the mana and aspirations of whānau through Whānau Ora principles.

Why Join Us? At Te Oranganui, we are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and culturally enriching environment. As a Kaitūruki, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of whānau, contributing to their journey of healing and empowerment through kaupapa Māori practices.

We offer a warm whānau focused work environment with a wide variety of benefits, such as:

• Regular Kapa haka and waiata
• All staff Karakia & Mihi every morning
• SuperLife Funeral Insurance
• EAP & Supervision
• Workplace wellness programme
• Whānau events and activities
• Diverse work environment

This is a fixed term role, ends 30 June 2027.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.