Kaiawhina/support worker

In the heart of Tauranga Moana, Te Tomika Trust is focused on enhancing mana and empowerment of tangata whaiora. Assisting tangata whaiora to be the best version of themselves. Our Kaupapa is to provide a comprehensive and supportive healing environment for tangata whaiora that enables them to live meaningful lives within the community.

Why You Should Join Us

Step into a world where your growth matters, where every day brings new challenges and rewards:

• Expand your skills with ongoing training and support.
• Enjoy a supportive and safe environment.
• Become part of our vibrant team and grow together.

With enhancing mana as our priority, you'll champion a workplace culture where well-being and teamwork thrives, shaping a prosperous future for Te Tomika Trust.

Your Role:

To advocate for those whose voices are sometimes drowned out. To walk alongside tangata whaiora who sometimes need guidance. To address, enhance and restore the tapu of tangata whaiora so they have mana to achieve their goals in life. To know when to assist and when to stay in the background. to always be aware of your role and inherent power dynamics associated with your role and actively mitigate those with mana enhancing service delivery practices.

A bit about you and your experience:

• A full clean NZ Driver Licence - required
• Current First Aid Certificate preferred but not essential.
• Understanding of and ability to apply Kaupapa Māori principles in the workplace.
• Adaptable, honest, reliable, and confidential
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Ready to make your mark in a place where your mahi matters? Join our team! We have part-time and full-time opportunities available.

To apply for this role please fill out seek application.

For a copy of the position description please email [email protected]