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 are looking for a dedicated Whānau Navigator to join our team and walk alongside whānau as they journey toward achieving their aspirations.

As a Whānau Navigator, you will be at the heart of our mahi, advocating, supporting, and navigating whānau through services and resources that empower them to reach their goals. Your work will be grounded in tikanga Māori, kaupapa Māori approaches, and whānau-centred practice.

You’ll hold a caseload of whānau, support them in developing tailored plans, and guide them toward better outcomes in areas like housing, health, education, economic wellbeing, and social connection. This role requires someone who can think on their feet, build trusting relationships, and champion mana motuhake.

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

• Full Children's Safety Check
• A Full NZ 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!