Kaimanaaki - Mate Wareware (Dementia) - Mid North

About the role

To support whānau living with Dementia Mate Wareware and their family, whānau, and care partners/supporters to live their best possible lives.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting tāngata mate wareware, their whānau and carers to understand health literacy of available best management options
• Coordinating access to appropriate screening, diagnostic assessments, and appropriate education in the community
• Coordinating appropriate services for Tāngata Mate Wareware, their whānau and carers in non-traditional health care settings
• Building and maintaining relationships with providers to support whānau ora outcomes and holistic wellbeing
• Ensuring appropriate educational resources are available for Tāngata Mate Wareware, their whānau and carers
• Identify needs and support people to access relevant health focussed activities
• Link with established Dementia Mate Wareware groups and providers in Te Tai Tokerau to ensure Tāngata Mate Wareware, their whānau and carers receive the support and resources they need
• Promote Dementia Awareness month across the community and supporting with local activities
• Working collaboratively with the specialist Dementia and Alzheimers NGO across the community/region to promote best practice, collaboration, integrated care and improved health outcomes
• Create a digital wallet for Tāngata Mate Wareware, their whānau and carers so they are aware of local services and programmes

About you

• Clean full New Zealand Drivers Licence
• Information technology and administration literacy
• Commitment to working effectively with Maori, Pacific, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities
• Maori cultural competence and an understanding of tikanga Māori
• Community awareness and an ability to engage whānau
• The ability to carry out wellbeing checks
• Understand confidentiality expectations with regards to entering homes, engaging with whānau, collecting and recording data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish rapport with children and whānau
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries

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.