Kaiārahi (Navigator) Te Mana Whai Pūkenga

Our Te Mana Whai Pūkenga (TMWP) team are looking to recruit a Kaiārahi (Navigator) Te Mana Whai Pūkenga!

Our Thames-based Kaiārahi Te Mana Whai Pūkenga work alongside identified priority whānau to develop plans that support them to achieve outcomes that contribute to education employment and overall Hauora and well-being. This role is responsible for providing wrap around/multi-disciplinary support by drawing on a range of approaches to support whānau in achieving these outcomes.

Employment type: Fixed Term (1.0 FTE) until 30 June 2026

Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te katoa We should work together for the wellbeing of everyone

As a Te Mana Whai Pūkenga Navigatoryou will have a passion for supporting our communities across the Hauraki rohe to improve health and wellbeing

Essential Competencies include:

• A relevant Whānau Ora tertiary qualification or a willingness to undertake study towards Whānau Ora qualifications.
• Experience in whānau case management involving Manaakitanga Kōtahitanga and Whanaugatanga and employment placement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proficiency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
• Computer literacy.
• A clean full driver licence.
• Strong links (or the ability to build strong links) with Hauraki communities community groups and networks.

We require a confident pro-active individual with strong time management skills great sense of humour and a sparkling personality.

To succeed in this appointmentyou must have a commitment to improving the accessibility of service provision to Hauraki whānau and a clear understanding of Te Taha Māori.

If this sounds like you please submit your application now!

For a copy of the position description please email a request to:

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Closing Date: Friday 19 December 2025

Mauri Ora.

Required Experience:

Manager