Te Pae Oranga Facilitator
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Job Location:
Christchurch - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
Te Pae Oranga Iwi Community Panels (Community Justice Panels) are a partnership between Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka and NZ Police. Together we deliver a responsive community-focused approach that addresses offending behaviour while working to prevent reoffending and victimisation.
This kaupapa holds people accountable for their actions while supporting them to address the underlying challenges they may be facing.
As the Te Pae Oranga Facilitator you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the service and supporting participants through the panel process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the Te Pae Oranga database ensuring all actions and documentation are accurate and up to date
- Coordinate panel processes and related administrative requirements
- Support and guide participants through the Te Pae Oranga process
- Prepare clear concise and accurate reports
- Work collaboratively with Police panel members and community stakeholders
- Do you believe in the power of restorative processes to transform lives and strengthen whānau
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about kaupapa Māori approaches to justice and is committed to walking alongside people on their journey toward accountability and positive change.
What Youll Bring
You will bring:
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- The ability to build rapport quickly and work effectively with a diverse range of people
- Strong case management capability
- Confidence working independently within a small team environment
- An understanding of restorative justice principles
- Knowledge of tikanga and kaupapa Māori values and principles
Essential Requirements
- Full clean New Zealand driver licence
- Clean criminal record
- Legal right to work in New Zealand
- Strong computer literacy
Facilitation training will be provided to the successful applicant.
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.
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 the hiring manager
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Communication skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Adult Education
- Meeting Facilitation
- Calculus
- LMS
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Exercise Planning
- Remedy
