Whānau Ora Team Lead — Lead, Develop & Empower Kaimahi

Qjumpers; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

Professional development

Professional supervision

EAP services

Gym membership discounts

15 days sick leave

Job summary

Te Oranganui in Whanganui seeks a confident Team Lead to provide leadership, supervision, and operational oversight to the Kaitūruki Whānau Ora team. You will coordinate service delivery, support kaimahi performance and development, and help achieve programme outcomes.

You will lead with kaupapa Māori values, foster a positive team culture, and partner with the Service Manager to deliver high‑quality Whānau Ora services that empower whānau to reach their goals.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership, team leader, or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of tikanga Māori and kaupapa Māori practice.
• Ability to work effectively within a kaupapa Māori environment.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting staff performance, development, and wellbeing.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with whānau, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and operational oversight to the Kaitūruki Whānau Ora team.
• Coordinate and monitor service delivery and support kaimahi performance and development.
• Ensure operational targets and programme outcomes are achieved.
• Foster a positive team culture and work with the Service Manager to deliver quality Whānau Ora services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Tikanga Māori

Kaupā Māori practice

Communication & relationship-building

Staff development & wellbeing

Organisational skills

Stakeholder relationships

Values-driven leadership

Job description

Te Oranganui in Whanganui seeks a confident Team Lead to provide leadership, supervision, and operational oversight to the Kaitūruki Whānau Ora team. You will coordinate service delivery, support kaimahi performance and development, and help achieve programme outcomes.

You will lead with kaupapa Māori values, foster a positive team culture, and partner with the Service Manager to deliver high‑quality Whānau Ora services that empower whānau to reach their goals.