Rangatahi Kaimahi

Rangatahi Kaimahi

• Are you passionate about supporting rangatahi and their whnau in times of need

About the organisation

He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Mori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for 30 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of Whnau.

About the role

This role is crucial in providing support to young people who are seeking positive life changes helping to prevent further family violence and guiding them towards positive pathways.

The Rangatahi kaimahi will build strong trusting relationships with rangatahi and their whnau co-facilitating Kaupapa mori based programmes that support rangatahi to reflect heal and develop new behaviours grounded in accountability respect and growth.

Skills and experience

• Experience working with at-risk youth whnau support social work mentoring or related roles.
• Understanding of Te Ao Mori and tikanga and experience working with diverse communities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy of client records.
• Passion for creating positive change in the lives of young offenders.
• A full clean drivers licence.
• Alignment to He Waka Tapu values and core principles and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Benefits and perks

Ongoing professional development and training

Life Insurance

Active workplace wellbeing initiatives

Kaimahi wellbeing connection days

Our Culture

Me mahi tahi ttou mo te oranga o te whnau

Working together for the wellbeing of family

Our services are delivered using a kaupapa Mori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being) Wairua (spiritual well-being) Hinengaro (mental well-being) Whnau (family well-being). Our values help to guide an understanding of how to embed and practice meaningful and robust engagement to ensure that He Waka Tapu is the go-to place for practical knowledge about Whnau wellbeing.

Manaakitanga

We are respectful and show generosity and care for others ensuring everyones mana is enhanced

Whnaungatanga

We build relationships through shared experiences and working together

Rangatiratanga

We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible

Whakkoako

We all learn

For further information about the work that we do check out our organisation online at

If you wish to apply please ensure to attach your CV and a cover letter to your application.

For a copy of the job description email

Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.