Tiaki Tipuna Kaimahi – Elder Abuse Response Services

Ngati Porou; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngāti Porou Oranga in Gisborne seeks a full-time Kaimahi to restore mana, support kaumātua, and enhance wellbeing across the East Coast, guided by Ngāti Porou tikanga and whānau-centred practice. You will travel regionally, work with whānau, hapū, marae and health and social services to provide coordinated, culturally responsive care, including safety planning where risks arise.

This role offers meaningful community-based work in a mobile setting, valuing Te Reo Māori and strong documentation

Qualifications

• Full New Zealand Driver Licence required due to regional travel.
• Children’s Act and Police Vetting requirement must be met.
• Proven experience with kaumātua/whānau or in social services/health sectors.
• Strong understanding of Ngāti Porou tikanga and Māori models of wellbeing.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to work independently in rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy and practical, emotional, and cultural support to kaumātua and kuia while upholding rights, safety and dignity.
• Develop client-led support plans with whānau using a strengths-based approach.
• Engage with marae, health providers, and social services to coordinate care.
• Support safety planning where risks of family violence or elder abuse are identified.

Skills

Driver Licence

Ngāti Porou tikanga

Te Reo Māori

Relationship-building

Job description

As a full-time Kaimahi, your primary mission will be to restore mana, strengthen safety, and enhance the wellbeing of our older people, ensuring they maintain control over their lives. Guided by Ngāti Porou tikanga, you will work closely with whānau, hapū, and community agencies to provide coordinated and holistic support across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocacy and Support: Provide practical, emotional, and cultural support to kaumātua and kuia while advocating for their rights, safety, and dignity.
• Whānau-Centred Practice: Develop support plans alongside clients and whānau using a client-led, strengths-based approach.
• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with marae, health providers, and social services, and support outreach to isolated rural communities.
• Safety Planning: Support immediate safety planning where family violence or elder abuse risks are identified.

We are looking for someone with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of our iwi and the following qualifications:

• A Full New Zealand Driver Licence is essential, as the role involves regular travel throughout the East Coast.
• You must also meet Children’s Act and Police Vetting requirement
• Experience: Proven experience working with kaumātua, whānau, or within the social services and health sectors.
• Cultural Knowledge: A strong understanding of Ngāti Porou tikanga and Māori models of wellbeing.
• Skills: Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to work independently across rural communities.
• Communication: Proficiency in Te Reo Māori is preferred, alongside strong documentation and organizational skills.

Ngāti Porou Oranga is committed to improving the mana of our kaumātua through services that reflect our unique aspirations and values.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a mobile, community-based environment that recognizes the spiritual and collective dimensions of wellbeing.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The preferred and/or successful applicants will be willing to undergo our pre-employment screening which can include Police Vetting, Child Checks, OT Vetting, Criminal Record Checks, Medical Checks, ID checks and Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol testing.

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60 Day Trial Periods: In-line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than,60day trial periods, further information is available upon request.

Kaimahi are a part of a team that provides culturally responsive supervision and monitoring of Rangatahi in residence while ensuring the smooth day to day running of the facility.