Kaumātua Kaitiaki – Full Time

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local iwi organization in Auckland is seeking a Kaumātua Kaitiaki to support the wellbeing of kaumātua through program implementation, advocacy, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have a passion for kaumātua welfare and a commitment to te reo Māori, with skills in event coordination and understanding kaumātua needs. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination, whānau engagement, or community services.
• Understanding of kaumātua needs and support systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of kaumātua programmes.
• Provide advocacy and practical support for kaumātua.
• Assist in organising weekly calendars and kaumātua events.
• Maintain accurate kaumātua records.
• Engage with whānau and service providers.

Skills

Passion for the welfare and wellbeing of kaumātua

Competency in te reo Māori

Job description

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is a hapū of Ngāti Whātua. We live in and around the Tāmaki isthmus. We hold to our mana motuhake, our history, our culture, our identity, and our reo. Our whakapapa traces to Tuperiri and the hapū Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, and Te Uringutu.

We are tangata whenua in Tāmaki. Our authority over land and sea rests on take tupuna, take raupatu, ahi kā, and tuku whenua.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust looks after the collective affairs of our hapū. We have more than 8,000 registered members across Aotearoa and overseas. Ōrākei Marae is our cultural hub.

Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri describes the protective reach of our ancestor across our rohe.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a Kaumātua Kaitiaki to work alongside the Kaumātua Programme Coordinator in providing services, care, and support for our kaumātua.

This role will help implement initiatives that enhance hauora, independence, and wellbeing, while supporting kaumātua to access essential services, health checks, and community activities. You will also play a key role in ensuring our kaumātua are well-connected, cared for, and able to thrive within our hapū.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Passion for the welfare and wellbeing of kaumātua.
• Competency in, or strong commitment to, te reo Māori.

Desirable

• Experience in event coordination, whānau engagement, or community services.
• Understanding of kaumātua needs and support systems.

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga
• Respect
• Resilience
• Whānau outcome focused
• Collaboration
• Cultural Understanding

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of kaumātua programmes and initiatives, including dementia prevention and wellbeing activities.
• Provide advocacy and practical support for kaumātua, including referrals to services, health checks, and transport to appointments.
• Assist in organising weekly calendars, hui, and kaumātua events.
• Maintain accurate kaumātua records and contribute to reporting.
• Engage with whānau, service providers, and stakeholders to ensure kaumātua needs are met.

Requirements & Checks

• Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Safety Check (including a Police Vet)
• Driver’s Licence Check

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