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

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and driven Rangatahi Navigator & Enablement Specialist to join our team. This is your opportunity to lead impactful change and support the aspirations of our rangatahi and their whānau.

As a Rangatahi Navigator & Enablement Specialist, you’ll be responsible for delivering kaupapa Māori-led support services that empower rangatahi to develop resilience, build confidence, and achieve their goals in education, training, hauora, and employment. Your mahi will help shape the next generation of leaders by weaving together identity, support, and aspiration.

You’ll guide rangatahi on their journey, whether it’s accessing scholarships, getting their driver's licence, or stepping into employment and training pathways. You’ll also co-design tailored plans and deliver practical programmes and workshops that support rangatahi to thrive.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

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 will be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Full Children's Safety Check
• A full driver’s license

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: performance@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!