School-Based Wellbeing Kaiarahi for Tamariki

Kahungunu Executive Ki Te Wairoa; Wairoa; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kahungunu Executive Ki Te Wairoa invites applications for a Kaiarahi to support tamariki, whānau and the school by promoting wellbeing and enabling early intervention health guidance within Mana Ake team. You will work with the school, whānau and services to deliver wellbeing programmes for Year 0-8 students in the Wairoa District.

We seek someone with relevant qualifications in education, health, or social services, strong communication, and a commitment to te reo Māori and tikanga.

Qualifications

• Qualification relating to education, health, mental health or social services.
• Clean, current and valid Full Driver's License.
• Children's Worker Safety Check (including Police Vetting) with no history that would require exemption.
• Ability to build strong connections to motivate, educate and encourage tamariki and whānau to build upon their strengths.
• Be well connected within the Wairoa Community.
• Ability to connect tamariki, whānau and schools with appropriate Tamariki friendly health, education, community or social services to achieve positive outcomes.
• Awareness of and a commitment to understanding the implications for Māori health that are implicit in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Understanding of Tikanga and Te Reo Māori.
• Able to work well as part of a team - Kotahitanga.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to undertake professional development/training relevant to that position.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention and wellbeing support to tamariki (Years 0-8) and whānau.
• Deliver individual, group and school-wide wellbeing programmes.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with tamariki, whānau, schools and community services.
• Work collaboratively to identify wellbeing needs and develop appropriate support strategies.
• Promote resilience, confidence and positive mental health through culturally responsive, strengths-based practices.
• Connect tamariki and whānau with appropriate health, mental health and social services.
• Maintain accurate records, uphold confidentiality and ensure child safety.
• Actively participate in Mana Ake team hui, professional development and service improvement activities.

Education

Any relevant qualification relating to education, health, mental health or social services

Job description

The Kahungunu Executive Ki Te Wairoa invites applications for a Kaiarahi to support tamariki, whānau and the school by promoting wellbeing and enabling early intervention health guidance within Mana Ake team. You will work with the school, whānau and services to deliver wellbeing programmes for Year 0-8 students in the Wairoa District.

We seek someone with relevant qualifications in education, health, or social services, strong communication, and a commitment to te reo Māori and tikanga.