Kaitūwhana

Permanent, Full Time

Invercargill

Hiringa Oranga O Awarua Limited - Awarua Whānau Services is seeking a committed and culturally grounded Kaitūwhana to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting whānau to achieve their aspirations and navigate complex challenges. As Kaitūwhana, you will work in partnership with whānau, acting as a connector, advocate, and coach to help them access opportunities in health, housing, education, employment, and wellbeing. You will uphold kaupapa Māori values, reinforce tino rangatiratanga, and strengthen whakapapa links to mana whenua, hapū, and whenua.

• Respond to referrals and engage with whānau kanohi ki te kanohi or virtually.
• Build trusting, mana-enhancing relationships and develop whānau-led plans using kaupapa Māori approaches.
• Connect whānau to resources, agencies, and community initiatives, and advocate on their behalf when needed.
• Support whānau to manage risks and implement safety plans where required.
• Monitor progress, celebrate successes, and manage the process for exit and re-engagement if needed.
• Maintain accurate records, uphold professional and cultural standards, and participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Our ideal candidate will have :

Awarua Whānau Services is a Kaupapa Māori organisation providing health and social services in Invercargill, Otago and surrounding areas. Our journey began in 1988, evolving from a grassroots response of manaaki into a well-established provider supporting whānau across the region.

Me pēhea te tono mai / How to apply

Apply today by sending a copy of your CV and covering letter to Sarah Lamerton at

For more information, download the full position description from our careers page, or reach out to Sarah directly if you have any pātai.

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