Kaituwhana Kaimahi

• Use your skills to uplift whānau and create meaningful change.
• Thrive in a role that celebrates culture connection and community.
• Join a supportive kaupapa-driven team working to strengthen Aotearoa.

Join Our Whānau!

About Us

Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka is dedicated to empowering and supporting our whānau through culturally grounded services advocacy and community initiatives. Guided by the core values of whanaungatanga manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga our mahi aims to uplift and strengthen our people and communities.

We proudly deliver a range of education social and community services to meet the needs of our whānau.

As the current guardians of Ngā Hau e Whā National Marae a marae open to all New Zealand citizens Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka upholds its vision as a place of unity and belonging for everyone All nations all people.

About the Role

As a Kaitūwhana you will walk alongside whānau using kaupapa Māori approaches building trusting relationships developing whānau-led plans advocating for access to services and supporting their journey toward mana motuhake. Youll act as a connector and advocate ensuring whānau receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging with whānau kanohi ki te kanohi to identify needs strengths and goals
• Facilitating whānau plans and ensuring progress is monitored and celebrated
• Navigating services and advocating for whānau in complex situations
• Maintaining accurate case notes reports and documentation
• Collaborating across internal teams and external agencies
• Upholding tikanga Māori Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori practice in all mahi

This is a fixed term role until 31 December 2026.

What Youll Bring

• Experience working with Māori and within kaupapa Māori settings
• Strengths-based trauma-informed practice
• Experience in areas such as family harm mental health addictions crisis response or housing support
• Strong communication relationship-building and problem-solving skills
• Confidence using client management systems
• Relevant qualifications (Whānau Ora Māori health social services mental health & addictions facilitation etc.)
• Full NZ Class 1 licence and willingness to engage in ongoing learning
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for whānau and community

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a real difference in our communities
• A commitment to your wellbeing at work

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close 3 March 2026 at 4pm

Please be advised that we will be actively reviewing applications and interviewing suitable candidates as they are received.

For more information about this role or Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka please contact