Rongoā Māori Practitioner

Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kapa Haka & waiata participation

EAP & external supervision

Mission Leave & annual leave

Tangihanga leave

Sick leave from day one

Training & development

Staff discounts at Op Shops & Pharmacy

Access to Mission Grocer

Job summary

Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai is seeking a Rongoā Māori Practitioner to support people across Mission sites and community settings. You will work as part of the Health and Connection team, using practices such as mirimiri, karakia, and other tikanga-informed approaches.

You will contribute to reducing health inequities, advocate for whānau, and ensure engagement is culturally safe and whānau-centred. We encourage ongoing learning and provide mentoring within our Mission community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing rongoā Māori support within scope and competency.
• Strong knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with tangata whaiora and whānau via outreach and site-based engagement.
• Provide rongoā Māori support within scope, including tikanga-informed approaches.
• Contribute Māori cultural perspectives to multidisciplinary planning and care discussions.
• Collaborate with Māori Development Services, iwi, hapū, and community networks.
• Work within role boundaries and identify when referrals to specialists are needed.

Skills

Rongoā Māori

Tikanga knowledge

Culturally safe practice

Relationship building

Job description

• Full Time


• Application Closes 03 Nov 2026


• Auckland - Central Auckland


• Community and Social Service Specialist

Rongoā Māori Practitioner

The Rongoā Māori Practitioner provides rongoā Māori support to people and whānau across Mission sites and community settings. Working as a member of the Health and Connection multidisciplinary team, the Practitioner offers appropriate practices such as mirimiri, whitiwhiti kńorero, karakia, blessings and other tikanga-informed approaches according to their knowledge, experience and scope of practice.

About The Role

The Rongoā Māori Practitioner provides rongoā Māori support to people and whānau across Mission sites and community settings. Working as a member of the Health and Connection multidisciplinary team, the Practitioner offers appropriate practices such as mirimiri, whitiwhiti kńorero, karakia, blessings and other tikanga-informed approaches according to their knowledge, experience and scope of practice.

The role contributes to reducing health and social inequities by supporting equitable access to services, advocating for whānau experiencing barriers to care, and ensuring engagement is culturally safe, whānau-centred and responsive to the needs and aspirations of Māori.

We value learning and growth. You will be supported on your unique journey through mentoring and on the job development as part of the wider Mission community committed to meaningful, values-led work.

Te Tāpui Atawhai Auckland City Mission is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As a Tangata Tiriti organisation, we are working to ensure Te Ao Māori is woven throughout our organisation and that our practice is culturally safe, pro-equity and anti-racist.

Upholding Te Tiriti is a responsibility shared by all kaimahi. We welcome applicants who bring knowledge and experience in this area, and we expect everyone who joins Te Tāpui Atawhai to be willing to grow their understanding and actively contribute to giving effect to our Te Tiriti commitments through their role.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to strengthen cultural connection through weekly Kapa Haka, waiata, and monthly romiromi.


• Access to EAP & external supervision.


• \"Mission Leave\" provides an opportunity to focus on wellbeing along with annual and sick leave.


• Tangihanga leave.


• Access to sick leave from your 1st day of employment.


• Ongoing training and development.


• Staff discounts at Auckland City Mission Op Shops and Pharmacy.


• Access to low cost, fresh produce through the Mission Grocer.


• Convenient access to public transport and discounted parking options.


• Opportunities for career progression within the Mission.

What You Will Be Doing

• Build trusted relationships with tangata whaiora and whānau through outreach and site-based engagement.


• Provide rongoā Māori support within scope of practice, including tikanga-informed approaches such as mirimiri, karakia, and whitiwhiti kńorero.


• Contribute Māori cultural perspectives to multidisciplinary planning and care discussions.


• Work collaboratively with Māori Development Services, rongoā practitioners, iwi, hapū, and community networks.


• Practice within role boundaries and identify when referral to clinical, social work, or other specialist services is required.

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated experience providing rongoā Māori support and applying relevant practices within scope and competency.


• Capacity to demonstrate through actions commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mission’s values of Manaakitanga, Atawhai, Rangapū and Mana Tika, Mana ňʼnrite.


• Strong knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori, with the ability to apply these effectively in supporting people and whānau.


• Proven ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with diverse communities, including those who may be reluctant to engage with services.


• Full, clean driver’s licence and ability to work in a mobile service environment.

We recognize that skills, experience and knowledge can be gained in a number of ways. This may include paid or voluntary work, experience undertaken through your church, marae, iwi or whānau responsibilities, or other community roles.

About The Organisation

Te Tāpui Atawhai Auckland City Mission works alongside people in Tāmakĩ Makaurau facing poverty, homelessness, hunger, and isolation.

With over 100 years of service, we deliver integrated support across housing, food, health and recovery, supporting tens of thousands of Aucklanders every year. Our work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and guided by our values; Manaakitanga, Rangapū, Atawhai, and Manatika/Mana ňʼnrite.

We believe in people, collective responsibility, and hope - and invite those who share our values to join us.