Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ko Whai Māia te peka whakawhanake o Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. He huhua ngā kōkiri a tēnei peka, ko te mātauranga me te ako, ko te reo Māori me te ahurea tuakiri a Ngāti Whātua, ko ngā umanga me te mahi, ko ngā whare, ko te hauora me te oranga, ko te mahi tāpoi me ngā taonga tuku iho, ko te tiaki taiao me te penapena rawa

Whai Māia is the tribal development arm for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.  We are a diverse business encompassing education and learning, careers and employment, housing, health and wellbeing, culture and heritage, and environmental and resource management.

Our people are the heart of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Our goal is for whānau to be loved and nurtured, strong and happy, stand tall and proud, confident and enjoy life in comfort, companionship and inclusion.

Purpose of the role

The Pou Arahi provides intensive support and case management for victims of family harm and violence, working as part of a multi-agency team to develop and implement safe, informed solutions for high-risk and complex situations. You will assess referrals, create safety plans, and coordinate support to ensure the wellbeing of tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau. Fixed Term Role until March 2027.


Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience working with victims/survivors of family violence.
• Sound understanding of family violence response pathways, with a child-focused lens.
• Tertiary qualification in Social Services or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong administrative, organisational, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to kaupapa Māori values and working within Te Ao Māori frameworks.
• Strong digital literacy and confidence with multiple software systems

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga 
• Respect
• Resilience
• Whānau outcome focused
• Collaboration
• Cultural Understanding

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Police Vetting Report
• Qualification Check 
• Full Children's Safety Check
• Driver's License Check

Apply Now

If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. If you have any questions about the role please email: peopleperformance@nwo.iwi.nz

We will be reviewing applications and undertaking interviews ahead of the closing date, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application!