Support Worker

Plunket; Hawera; Hybrid; NZD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Well Health Days

Fitness Passport discounts

Generous parental leave

Job summary

Plunket is launching a new online service in the Taranaki region focused on mild to moderate perinatal anxiety, depression or wellbeing. The role emphasizes connection, support, and coordination of online group programmes to empower whānau.

The position is part-time (0.5FTE) from January 2027 to December 2028, with a remote/hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must-have: empathy and cultural responsiveness.
• Comfort delivering services remotely and coordinating online group programmes.
• Understanding of Taranaki region and related services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organise and co-facilitate online group programmes.
• Provide information and support to clients and whānau.
• Build relationships and support engagement with our services and community supports.

Skills

Empathy

Cultural responsiveness

Virtual service delivery

Community knowledge of Taranaki

Coordinator skills

People support experience

Education

Level 4 Health & Wellbeing qualification

Job description

A t Whānau Āwhina Plunket, we’re p assionate abou t maki ng a tangib l e di f fer ence in the lives of tamariki and their whānau. We’re launching a new online service aimed at improving outcomes for those needing support with mild to moderate perinatal anxiety, depression or overall mental wellbeing for whānau in the Taranaki Region . This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new initiative that promotes wellbeing, connection, and empowerment .

Te Whiwhingamahi | The opportunity

This is a part time (0.5FTE) opportunity starting January 2027 until December 2028 . Thisrole is all about connection and support. You’ll build meaningful relationships with clients and whānau and support them to engage with our services andnavigate other appropriate supports in their community. You will provide information, support and take the lead on coordination, organisation and co-facilitation of onlinegroup programmes to build their confidence and skillset to support their wellbeing now and into the future.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Passionate about supporting others
  
• Empathetic and culturally responsive
• Confidence delivering services in a virtual environment, and working collaboratively as part of a remote team
  
• An understanding of the Taranaki region– its communities, services, and geography, and existing relationships in mental health and social services would be advantageous
  
• Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or currently working towards it)
  
• Experience supporting people living with health or social challenges
• Capable coordinators – able to plan, organise and keep track of the details to ensure services (sessions, workshops and programmes) run smoothly

Ngāhua mahi o Te Whānau Āwhina | What we offer

• 'Two Well Health Day’s': the ability to use sick leave to look after yourself– in whatever way is right for you.
  
• Retail discounts like Fitness Passport - unlimited access and discounted prices across an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• A generous parental leave scheme to support growing whānau
• Career pathways for leaders, educators and head office positions
• In line with our ongoing goal to support our kaimahi to thrive in culturally safe environments, we have multiple communities of interest for kaimahi Māori, Pasifika, Asian and more. To support your growth in practice, we have dedicated space and time where our Kaimahi Māori gather quarterly by region and as nationally once a year.

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi , tamariki and their wh ā nau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki , confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, naumai , haeremai .

Location: Taranaki, South Taranaki, Stratford, New Plymouth, Hybrid working