Te Whiwhinga mahi – The opportunity

Pūmotomoto is a service for pēpi and whānau in the first 2000 days of life (conception to 5 years). It is supported under the guidance of Te Oriori (an established service within Purapura Whetu Trust) and has been developed in response to the large body of research that highlights the period of life as the most critical for early brain development. It impacts lifelong health, wellbeing and social outcomes.

We are seeking a kaitautoko / support worker who wants to play an important and impactful role in supporting whānau and pēpi in the First 2000 days of their lives.

 

Nga kawenga matua o te mahi – Key responsibilities of the role

  • Provide a range of free and accessible health and social services for Māori as a first priority to help achieve the vision of Purapura Whetu Trust throughout Ōtautahi
  • Support tangata whaiora and their whānau in the wider community to plan, set and achieve goals to increase overall wellbeing
  • Support and advocate for whānau and pēpi within primary and secondary health settings as outlined in our Kahu Taurima initiatives 
  • Depending on experience, there may be opportunities for involvement in group activities in education for whānau in the areas of parent education both ante and postnatally
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures as they relate to the provision of Te Oriori and Pūmotomoto services

 

Ngā pūmānawatanga ōu – What you will bring

  • Mental Health Support Work/Health and Wellbeing (level 4) or on the pathway.
  • Recent experience working in Health, social services, or education particularly in the Tamariki, whanau space
  • Knowledge of Te Reo, Tikanga and Kawa.
  • Current Full NZ driver’s license

 

Mō mātou – Our organisation

Purapura Whetu Trust empowers people to reach their full potential through personal growth, positive mental health and wellbeing. We embrace a Māori view of wellbeing and provide clinical and cultural support services to whānau in Ōtautahi.

Be a part of an ever-expanding service delivering support and programmes for parents, caregivers, whānau and tamariki. We are passionate about providing a service that enhances the mana of whānau through whakapapa korero (learning pathways) and the sharing of taonga tuku iho (gifts handed down through whānau). 

 

We provide ongoing training opportunities, and relocation support is available.

Please apply now. Any pātai, contact Maree Murdoch on 021 220 1427

Request the position description by emailing careers@pw.maori.nz

Applications close 5pm Friday 26th September and will be processed as they are received.

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