Whānau Navigator

Are you the Whānau Navigator we are looking for

• Permanent position with the potential for 2x part time or 1 x full time role.
  
• Whānau centred approach.
• South Waikato based role with travel required to various services around the wider Waikato regions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team as Whānau Navigator within our Mātauranga Ake Team.

As a Whānau Navigator you will play a pivotal role in supporting whānau and tamariki within Central Kids. This role is dedicated to linking whānau to a variety of services and supports that will meet their holistic needs with a strong emphasis on fostering strong foundations for educational engagement and outcomes.
The role focuses on promoting the well-being and safety of tamariki supporting their educational and social development and working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies.
You will work towards this goal through the delivery of a range of intervention strategies designed to meet desired whānau aspirations.

The position requires a compassionate and empathetic individual with the following experience/attributes:

• A certificate in the Health/Wellbeing sector or the social sector.
• Knowledge and experience with Whānau Ora concepts and delivery.
• An understanding of Tikanga Māori and te reo Māori.
• Credibility with the greater Māori community government and NGO services.
• Working knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to Child Protection Tenancy and Ministry of Social Development is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience with case management and working with whānau.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Tech savvy with the ability to quickly learn and use our client management system.
• Experienced with using Microsoft Suite.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Central North Island region.
• Hold a NZ full driver licence.
• Be entitled to work in NZ.
• Be willing to complete a Safety Check in line with the requirements of the Childrens Act 2014.

The ideal applicant for this role will be based within Hamilton/Tokoroa/Te Awamutu to enable travel within the geographical region that support is required for.

The successful applicant will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from our resident Mātauranga Ake Manager.

For more information please contact

Applications close Monday 20th October and will be reviewed as they come in. Get in quick!

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