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 Support Facilitator - Mana Tikitiki to work alongside the Lead Facilitator in delivering the aspirations of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei through the Mana Tikitiki programme.

This is a fixed-term/part-time role (10 hours per week) until June 2026, supporting the planning, preparation, and delivery of programme activities, trips, and wānanga. The Support Facilitator ensures tikanga, mātauranga, and whanaungatanga remain central in all aspects of delivery, while assisting with the practical organisation and smooth running of the programme.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

Previous experience working with children, rangatahi, or whānau in education, youth development, community, or kaupapa Māori settings.

Confidence in facilitation and supporting programme delivery (e.g. trips, workshops, wānanga).

Experience working in a team environment, providing reliable support to colleagues.

An understanding of, or willingness to engage with, tikanga Māori, te reo Māori, and kaupapa Māori approaches.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.

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

Key Result Areas:

Supporting the planning, preparation, and delivery of programme activities, trips, and wānanga.

Ensuring tikanga, mātauranga, and whanaungatanga remain central in all aspects of delivery.

Assisting with the practical organisation of programme logistics.

Uplifting rangatahi, whānau, and community through engaging and meaningful experiences.

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:

• 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: 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!