Kaitautoko - Community Support Worker

Purapura Whetu – Christchurch, South Island

• Be part of a humming whānau‑focused team
• Salary Range $58k – $65k

Be a part of an innovative service for parents and caregivers who require a kāinga that supports play‑focused strategies with tamariki aged 0 – 12 years. Are you 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)?

The role focusses on supporting tangata whaiora and their whanau in the wider community to plan, set, and achieve goals to increase overall well‑being. This involves delivery of community support work with individual whaiora in the community and facilitation of group programme opportunities, both at Essex Street site and in the community.

Mo tatou / About us

Te Oriori is a kaupapa Māori service in Ōtautahi that supports the mental health and wellbeing of whānau with tamariki aged 0–12 years.

Guided by Purapura Whetū Trust, we walk alongside whānau across Waitaha, offering free support that nurtures wairua, tinana, and hinengaro through culture, connection, and aroha.

Our tamariki are taonga — born to thrive and have opportunities to develop gifts handed down from our tīpuna. Through our service we model compassion, connectedness, and nurturing with kai and unconditional aroha to whānau, wrapping them in korowai as they heal and become stronger.

Find out more about our services here :

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

Purapura Whetū Trust empowers people to reach their full potential through personal growth, positive mental health, and wellbeing. As a kaupapa Māori provider, we combine clinical, cultural and community support into services that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing. By connecting tangata whaiora to the culture, traditions, and values of our tupuna, we help them achieve mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Our dedicated team of counsellors, community support workers and registered nurses work with tamariki (children), taiohi (teenagers), pakeke (adults) and whānau. We are here to inspire you to get well, stay well, live well, and reach for the stars and beyond.

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

Please apply via Seek . Any pātai , contact Maree Murdoch on

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Applications close 5pm Wednesday 10th December and will be processed as they are received.

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