Kaiarotake Assessor Tamaiti Healthy Homes

About the Role

We are on the lookout for a skilled Kaiarotake / Assessor to join our growing successful team.

Te Puawaitanga Ki Ōtautahi Trust is a kaupapa Māori provider delivering a range of health education and social services that promote the wellbeing and mana of Māori whānau. Our mahi is grounded in whānau ora strengthsbased practice and kaupapa Māori values.

We are seeking a Kaiarotake / Assessor to join our Tamaiti Healthy Homes team and support whānau to live in warmer drier healthier homes.

This role delivers services across the wider Waitaha area and is based in Papanui. You will work alongside the Service Lead Senior Kaiarotake and Kaiarotake / Assessors to undertake comprehensive housing assessments as part of the Healthy Homes Initiative.

Key components of the role include:

• Implementing whanaungatanga to build trusting relationships with whānau
• Undertaking comprehensive housing assessments with whānau
• Delivering education about home performance and the affects of housing on health
• Ensure accurate tracking for reporting purposes
• Engage in guidance and reflection with the Service Lead and Senior Kaiarotake as needed

What youll bring

• Experience working with Māori and Pacific whānau inkaupapaMāori and/or whānaucentred contexts.
• Experience in whānaufacing roles involving engagement education and assessment.
• Understanding ofTeAo Māori and commitment toTeTiritio Waitangi.
• Strong communicationand relationshipbuilding skills.
• Confidence using digital systems.
• Alignment with thekaupapaand values ofTePuawaitangakiŌtautahiTrust.
• Full and unrestricted drivers licence.
• Current first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).

What we offer

• A supportive kaupapa Māori organisation committed to whānau wellbeing
• Meaningful mahi that contributes to longterm positive change
• Ongoing professional development and cultural support

If youre passionate about whānau wellbeing and enjoy meaningful varied mahi in a supportive team wed love to hear from you.

Salary is dependent on qualifications and years of experience.

Please note only applications submitted via our website will be considered. Please go to to complete the online application form and provide a cover letter detailing your skills and relevant experience as well as an up-to-date CV.

For the full Job Description click here: Kaiarotake Assessor - Tamaiti Healthy

For the Police Vetting Form click here: nz-police-vet-request-consent-form

Applications will close Friday 8 May 2026. For further queries please contact

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and progressing to interviews quickly. We reserve the right to close advertising early if the position is filled during the advertising period.

Required Experience:

Manager