Tiaki Tipuna Kaimahi – Elder Abuse Response Services

Ngāti Porou Oranga; New Zealand; Presencial; NZD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ngāti Porou Oranga in Ruatoria is seeking a full-time Kaimahi to restore mana, strengthen safety, and enhance the wellbeing of our kaumātua. You will travel across the East Coast, work with whānau, hapū, and health services, and deliver holistic support grounded in Ngāti Porou tikanga.

You will advocate for rights and dignity, develop client-led support plans, and engage rural communities to improve safety and wellbeing through culturally responsive care.

Formación

• Full New Zealand Driver Licence is essential.
• Meeting Children’s Act and Police Vetting requirements.
• Proven experience working with kaumātua, whānau, or within social services/health sectors.
• Strong understanding of Ngāti Porou tikanga and Māori models of wellbeing.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to work independently across rural communities.
• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori is preferred, with strong documentation and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Advocacy and practical, emotional, and cultural support to kaumātua and kuia while advocating for their rights, safety, and dignity.
• Whānau-centred practice: develop support plans with clients and whānau using a client-led, strengths-based approach.
• Community engagement: build relationships with marae, health providers, and social services, and support outreach to isolated rural communities.
• Safety planning: support immediate safety planning where risks of family violence or elder abuse are identified.

Conocimientos

Driver Licence

Te Reo Māori

Relationship Building

Independent Working

Whānau Engagement

Descripción del empleo

As a full-time Kaimahi, based in Ruatoria 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.

• 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.

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.