Te Kauae Elder Abuse Service Clinician

Purapura Whetu provide the Te Kauae service to support vulnerable older people experiencing abuse, neglect or other vulnerability. The service focuses on establishing safety, enhancing wellbeing and building connection.

We are looking for a clinician experienced in working with Kaumatua Whaiora / Older persons to work independently in the community to enhance wellbeing.

As a clinician in this service, you will be an expert in building strong trusting relationships with whaiora and whanau, establishing and maintaining strong community networks with other services and working with independence and initiative.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering strengths-based services that enhance the safety and wellbeing of Kaumatua Whaiora
• Working in partnership with Kaumatua Whaiora and their whanau in a way that values their capacity, skills, knowledge, connections and potential
• Deliver services that are culturally appropriate, particularly for Māori, Pasifika and migrant communities

To be successful, you will :

You will be part of the wider multidisciplinary team at Purapura Whetū Trust, working to enhance whaiora, whanau and community wellbeing.

This role is 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. An ability to work independently, with confidence and initiative in challenging and sensitive situations is essential.

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

Please apply by clicking the "APPLY NOW" button. Any pātai, please contact Janine Morris on .

Request the position description by emailing

Applications close 5pm Thursday 18th December

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