Kaiawhina Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS)

• Kaiawhina - Child Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS) Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
• Permanent Full-Time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• A meaningful opportunity to support rangatahi and their whānau on their wellbeing journey within a compassionate multidisciplinary mental health service.

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Kaiawhina with CAFS you will play an essential role in engaging with rangatahi and their whānau building trusting relationships and supporting them to navigate health and social services. Each day offers variety - from facilitating whakawhanaungatanga and providing practical support to assisting clinicians in delivering individualised interventions that help rangatahi achieve their goals.

Youll be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team contributing to culturally responsive recoveryfocused care. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people committed to equity and confident working alongside whānau within a mental health context.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Ngā Harakeke mai Rongokako Child Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS) is part of our Mental Health and Addictions team in Te Matau a Māui Hawkes Bay. Our team works collaboratively with rangatahi whānau clinicians Māori health services and community partners to deliver holistic strengthsbased care.

For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay clickHERE

About you

As a Kaiawhina you bring a compassionate approach strong relationshipbuilding skills and cultural responsiveness. Ideally you will have:

• New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 4) or be working toward it (or willing to begin within one year).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with rangatahi and whānau.
• Cultural awareness and understanding of Māori and Pacific communities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a full NZ driver licence.
• Experience working with youth or experience with mental health/addiction services (advantageous).

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 20th March 2026. If you have any questions about the role please contact Dawn Tyler

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.