Mokopuna Ora Team Lead

Hauraki PHO; Thames; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Mokopuna Ora Lead to uplift the wellbeing of hapū māmā, pēpi, and whānau. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in delivering culturally rooted maternal and child wellbeing initiatives. You will champion kaupapa Māori models of care, ensuring holistic support for families while fostering strong relationships with local health and social service providers. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact in the community and have the leadership skills to guide a kaupapa Māori team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and managing health programmes.
• Strong understanding of Māori health and wellbeing practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Mokopuna Ora programme.
• Support kaimahi in delivering wraparound care for whānau.
• Build relationships with local health and social service providers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Cultural competency

Relationship building

Knowledge of Māori health models

Education

Relevant qualification in health or social services

Job description

Are you passionate about uplifting the wellbeing of hapū māmā, pēpi and whānau? Do you have the leadership skills to guide a kaupapa Māori team grounded in aroha, whanaungatanga and manaaki?

We’re seeking a committed, visionary Mokopuna Ora Lead to join our organisation and drive impactful, culturally rooted maternal and child wellbeing initiatives across Hauraki/Waikato. You will lead a small but dedicated rōpū working alongside hapū whānau, pēpi, and tamariki, ensuring they are supported with holistic care and strengthened connections to Te Ao Māori.

As the Mokopuna Ora Lead, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Mokopuna Ora programme.
• Support and supervise kaimahi delivering wraparound care for whānau.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with local health and social service providers.
• Champion kaupapa Māori models of care that honour mātauranga Māori and whānau aspirations.
• Develop and strengthen pathways that support māmā and whānau experiencing mental health challenges, with a particular focus on postnatal wellbeing.
• Report on programme impact and support continuous improvement to meet whānau needs.