Job Description
He Waka Tapu–Wainoni, South Island
Full time
About 2 hours ago, from Do Good Jobs
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Whānau Kaimahi (Mandated)
Do you want to be part of a team making a difference in our community?
Are you passionate about the wellbeing of our community?
About the organisation
He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for over 20 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of whānau.
Our Mandated Service provides individual and group non-violence programmes.
We are a family court accredited stopping violence provider here in Christchurch and Ashburton for those mandated by the courts to attend stopping violence programmes.
About the role
We are seeking a Whānau Kaimahi to work within our mandated team in a full-time capacity (40 hours per week).
The role involves managing a caseload of tāne and/or wāhine referred to our non-violence programmes. You will complete assessments alongside wāhine or tāne to understand and identify their treatment needs and create a treatment plan. These roles also prepare and facilitate individual and group programmes during the day, evenings, and periodically on the weekends.
Our programmes
- Te Whakarauora I Te Mana Wāhine (wāhine only)
- Riaka (tāne only)
- Te Whāriki Whakamana (tāne only)
These programmes are tailored for wāhine and tāne aged 18 and over. The programmes help people to examine unhelpful patterns of thinking and beliefs. and strengthen interpersonal and emotion regulation skills. The goal of these programmes is to reduce the risk of family harm and keep whānau safe.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting, challenging, and inspiring our whaiora to initiate and maintain positive changes in their lives for the benefit of themselves and their whānau.
Ideally you will have:
Experience working with Māori and within a Kaupapa Māori environment.
A background in family harm reduction or a passion for keeping whānau safe.
Experience in facilitation, including developing, planning, and preparing group and individual programme sessions to enable optimal participation and effective learning.
Experience in creating safety plans.
A high level of time management and organisational skills.
A high level of detail orientation when completing assessments and creating plans and programme content.
Alignment to He Waka Tapu values and core principles and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Be living a life free from violence.
A current full driver’s licence.
Benefits and perks
Ongoing professional development and training
Life Insurance
Active wellbeing initiatives
Free Gym Access
Supportive team environment
Our Culture
Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau
Working together for the wellbeing of family
Our services are delivered using a Kaupapa Māori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whānau (family well-being). For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz.
The role involves managing a caseload of tāne and/or wāhine referred to our non-violence programmes.
For a position description please contact: @hewakatapu.org.nz
If you have any questions about the role, please contact @hewakatapu.org.nz
Please note that Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you hold a full, current drivers license?
Do you have the legal right to work in New Zealand?
We complete a New Zealand Police Vet on all successful applicants. Please advise of any further information that might be relevant to your application.
Do you have any medical conditions, or disabilities that may affect your ability to perform the job? If yes, please describe the condition and any accommodations you may require.
Are you currently taking any medications that may affect your ability to perform the job safely?
If you have ever filed a claim with ACC, please provide details, including the nature of the injury or illness, date of the incident, and current status.
Have you ever been involved in any ethical or professional misconduct at a previous job?
Is there anything we need to know that may create a conflict of interest with the position you are applying for or with the organisation? Please provide details.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Wh|nau Kaimahi |Mandated position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Waitane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
