Join a leading Kaupapa Māori Organisation - Making a difference in the community!
About the organisation
Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa is a kaupapa Māori organisation that prides itself on working to a family-centred, tikanga guided, wellbeing approach. With a team of 100+ professionals, they are committed to delivering mental health, youth, housing and other social services in Hamilton city and beyond. The overriding mission of everyone who works at this organisation is a desire to improve holistic wellbeing and development to all.
... About the Role
Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa is seeking passionate and dedicated Kaiawhina Permanent Support Workers to join their Ngā Whare Tūhono, Mental Health Residential Service. Ngā Whare Tūhono is a 22-bed facility supporting whanaunga over an extended period (6 months +) with the aim to transition whanaunga towards semi & fully independent living. You will be working with people from all walks of life starting from ages 18+.
Position details
- Monday - Sunday, (12-hour shift rostered 4 days on, 4 days off shift rotation). Please note, the role requires to work on a roster of 8.00am-8.00pm on a fortnightly rotational basis. This may change to 7.00am - 7.00pm as required by business needs.
- Starting from $27.50 per hour (depending of qualifications and experience, aligned with pay equity)
A day in the role
- Providing emotional support and companionship
- Monitoring and reporting on whanaunga progress
- Advocating for the whanaunga
- Supporting personal development
- Handling crisis situations when required
- Collaborating with internal and external healthcare professionals and services
- Respecting and accommodating cultural and personal differences
We are seeking Kaiawhina Support Workers who will
- Pride themself on their ability to work to a whānau first, tikanga based, wellbeing approach
- Demonstrate genuine empathy and active listening to concerns and needs of whanaunga whilst remaining supportive
- Be able to follow procedures and instructions
- Have a reasonable level of computer literacy to complete case notes and other electronic documents e.g., emails
- Have 1-3 years working in a kaupapa Māori environment
- Have 1-3 years support work experience
- Have a level 4 qualification in mental health and addiction or higher, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori or be prepared to study towards one or more of these qualifications
- Have evidence of being fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19
- Have a full drivers licence
- Have proof of your right to work in New Zealand (One year minimum)
Benefits
- Work with a passionate, driven organisation and experienced leadership team
- Contribute to urban Māori and Pasifika communities and support the holistic wellbeing of everyone seeking support
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities available
- Medical Insurance
- Free parking
- Monthly Supervision / Mentoring
If you believe you would enjoy working in a kaupapa Māori organisation, possess a strong work ethic, and envision your career pathway in supporting our whanaunga, then this is the perfect role for you! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives, apply now!
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
