Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is a hapū of Ngāti Whātua. We live in and around the Tāmaki isthmus. We hold to our mana motuhake, our history, our culture, our identity, and our reo. Our whakapapa traces to Tuperiri and the hapū Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, and Te Uringutu.

We are tangata whenua in Tāmaki. Our authority over land and sea rests on take tupuna, take raupatu, ahi kā, and tuku whenua.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust looks after the collective affairs of our hapū. We have more than 8,000 registered members across Aotearoa and overseas. Ōrākei Marae is our cultural hub.

Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri describes the protective reach of our ancestor across our rohe.

Purpose of the role

In this fixed term role, you will walk alongside tangata whaiora and their whānau, providing practical, strengths-based support grounded in kaupapa Māori values. You will help plan, deliver, and review support services that reflect the goals and aspirations of whānau, while ensuring care is safe, coordinated, and culturally responsive.

Why join us?

• Be part of a team dedicated to improving outcomes for whānau

• Work in a supportive, values-driven environment

• Contribute to meaningful, community-focused mahi

• Opportunities to grow and develop professionally

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

• Lived experience of mental health and/or addiction, with the ability to use this safely and constructively in your mahi

• Strong relationship-building skills and a genuine commitment to supporting whānau

• Understanding of kaupapa Māori approaches and culturally responsive practice

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with community providers

• Good organisational skills, including accurate record keeping and data integrity

• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice

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:

• Work directly with whānau experiencing mild to moderate mental health and addiction challenges

• Plan, deliver, and review support based on individual and whānau goals

• Develop and maintain safety plans, prioritising wellbeing at all times

• Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential records to meet compliance requirements

• Support whānau to access health, social, and community services

• Advocate for whānau needs and help remove barriers to accessing support

• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners

• Contribute to coordinated, holistic care for tangata whaiora and whānau

• Uphold kaupapa Māori approaches including manaakitanga, whakawhanaungatanga, and whakaute

• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development

• Contribute to service improvement and quality outcomes

• Adhere to organisational policies, health and safety requirements, and professional standards

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:

• Safety Check

• Drivers Licence Check

• Qualification Check (If Applicable)

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!