Whānau Harm Kaihapai
Te kaupapa o te tūranga | About the role
Support whānau to achieve safety, wellbeing and resilience.
Ngāruahine Iwi Health Service is seeking a compassionate and community-focused Whānau Harm Kaihapai to join our Community Services team.
This role works alongside whānau who have experienced or are at risk of whānau harm, providing culturally responsive support, advocacy, and navigation services. Guided by a Whānau Ora approach, you will help whānau identify their strengths, develop safety plans, access appropriate support services, and achieve their wellbeing goals.
Working collaboratively with Police, health providers, social services, kaupapa Māori organisations, and community agencies, you will help ensure whānau receive timely support and are connected to the services they need to thrive.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting safer, stronger and more resilient whānau and communities.
Ko wai koe | About you
You are a compassionate, relationship-focused, and resilient individual who is passionate about supporting whānau wellbeing and achieving positive outcomes.
You may come from a health, social services, community development, hauora, justice, or related background. We also welcome applicants with transferable skills and relevant lived experience who are committed to making a positive difference for whānau.
You will bring:
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine passion for supporting whānau and communities
The ability to engage confidently with diverse individuals and whānau
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Professional judgement, integrity, and accountability
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
Experience coordinating services and navigating support systems
An understanding of, or willingness to grow your knowledge of, Te Ao Māori, Whānau Ora and Ngāruahinetanga
The following will also be required:
A current Full New Zealand Driver Licence
Satisfactory Police Vetting
Compliance with Children's Act 2014 safety checking requirements
Mō mātou | About us
At Ngāruahine Iwi Health Service, we are guided by our commitment to Whānau Hāpai ki Ngāruahine, supporting and uplifting whānau to thrive.
As a kaupapa Māori health and social service provider, we work alongside whānau and communities to strengthen hauora, wellbeing, safety and equity outcomes. Our kaimahi are passionate about creating positive change through meaningful relationships, manaakitanga and a commitment to supporting whānau aspirations.
He aha tā mātou | What we offer
Meaningful work that positively impacts whānau and communities
A supportive kaupapa Māori workplace and team environment
Opportunities for professional and cultural development
Flexible and wellbeing-focused work practices
Birthday leave
Competitive remuneration
Me pēhea te tono | Apply now
If you're passionate about supporting whānau, strengthening community wellbeing, and helping create safe and positive futures for whānau, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Applications close: Friday 30th October, 2026