Kaimanaaki - Mana Ake

Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi is an organisation with a mission to provide health and wellbeing to the people of Northland. Our services are whānau centred and we aim to make a difference in improving the social and wellbeing outcomes for whānau.

Job summary

We are looking for 2 Kaimanaaki to provide accessible, responsive support to tamariki, whānau & schools. Primarily based in Whangarei.

Purpose

The role supports tamariki, whānau and Kura, promoting wellbeing and providing support when there are identified wellbeing or mental health concerns for tamariki in years 1-8 at school.

Specific duties and responsibilities

To commit to the collaborative principles, practices and procedures of Mana Ake and their employing organisation.

• Provide support that is culturally responsive
• Ensure culturally, and linguistically diverse populations are supported in a culturally appropriate manner
• Commit to ongoing development in respect to being culturally competent
• Be mindful of institutional racism and proactively seek to minimize barriers to access and support School Culture
• Support the values, goals, objectives and policies of the school environment
• Show loyalty to the school as a whole, including its staff, management and board of trustees
• Demonstrate warm, professional, positive relations with staff, students and whanau
• Work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently, communicating and sharing workload, planning and resources as necessary, meeting deadlines and willingly supporting Kura decisions
• Be a role model for school values in terms of personal actions
• Uphold the school charter – in particular their vision and strategic goals, and accept, model and promote the school values embodied in their charter
• Be punctual and dressed in suitably professional attire
• Uphold an “Above the line/I runga te reina” Kaupapa at all times
• Be solutions focused and above all be positive
• Ensure that child safety is paramount, and practices are followed in accordance with the Vulnerable Children’s Act (2014)

Skills, experience & education

• Level 4 minimum qualification or commitment to work towards this, and/ or experience relevant to health, Social Services or education
• At least 12 months experience in working in the field of mental health and wellbeing, child health, education or social support services
• Current full driver’s license
• Clearance under the provisions of the Vulnerable Children’s Act (2014)
• Commitment to working effectively with Māori, Pacific, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities.
• Knowledge of child health services, general practice and NGO provider networks
• Developed networks and relationships within the health, education and social services sectors and the ability to navigate within these
• Good computer/ technical skills including the use of emails, internet and Microsoft applications (Move to technical skills)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish rapport with children and whānau
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Able to work collaboratively in a range of formal and informal team setting and autonomously as the situation requires
• Commitment to holistic, flexible and responsive working
• Willingness to work with whānau in their homes
• Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary setting and across different agencies
• Ability to engage and maintain relationships
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to service design and delivery

In return we offer a great team culture and the opportunity to be part of a friendly and collaborative team that makes a difference in our communities!

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, so if the above sounds like you and you want to make a difference in the Northland community, please attach your CV and cover letter when you Quick Apply or email to [email protected].  We are looking for a quick turnaround so get in quick!

Applications close on 28 August 2026 at 5:00pm.

Please note this advertisement may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found.