Tamariki Kaiārahi: Safe Voices & Healing Advocate

ANZASW; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Roopū Whakaruruhau o Ngā Wāhine Māori seeks a Kaiārahi Tamariki (Child Advocate) to support tamariki affected by family violence in Palmerston North. The role centers on safety, voice, and wellbeing, guided by manaakitanga and tikanga Māori within Refuge and community settings.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, providing trauma-informed advocacy, facilitating programs, and liaising with external agencies to ensure tamariki safety and participation in decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience working with tamariki in a professional setting.
• Understanding of child protection and family violence.
• Ability to work within kaupapa Māori frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advocacy and support to tamariki in refuge and community settings.
• Build safe, trusting relationships with tamariki and support their emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure tamariki voices reflected in service delivery and decision-making.
• Contribute to risk assessment and safety planning.
• Facilitate age-appropriate programmes, activities, and group work.
• Advocate for tamariki with external agencies, including hui and statutory processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with kaimahi, whānau, and external partners.
• Contribute to a safe, culturally grounded, and supportive whare environment.

Skills

Tamariki advocacy

Child protection

Kaupapa Māori

Driver's licence

Education

Social work / counselling qualification

Job description

Te Roopū Whakaruruhau o Ngā Wāhine Māori seeks a Kaiārahi Tamariki (Child Advocate) to support tamariki affected by family violence in Palmerston North. The role centers on safety, voice, and wellbeing, guided by manaakitanga and tikanga Māori within Refuge and community settings.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, providing trauma-informed advocacy, facilitating programs, and liaising with external agencies to ensure tamariki safety and participation in decision-making.