Te Kaiwhakapumau – Support Worker

Te Kaiwhakapumau – Support Worker

Published : 18 / 09 / 2025

Job Location : Naenae / Lower Hutt / New Zealand

Job Type : Permanent

Work Type : Full Time

Category : Community Services

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity. We’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive. We look after our communities and our kaimahi, with benefits including professional development and opportunities to move around the organisation, along with kaimahi benefits such as discounted gym memberships.

Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role

A Kaiwhakapūmau supports the day-to-day management of the supported accommodation for tāne, supporting tāne who have been released from prison or are living in the community.

Responsibilities include :

• Build and maintain healthy relationships with tāne
• Accompany tāne to various activities
• Plan activities / programmes in line with their transition plan
• Support tāne in reaching their Mauriora aspirations
• Identify risks, escalate and propose appropriate action

This role is managed through rostered shifts covering 24 / 7. Availability to complete overnight shifts and weekends is important.

About the team

Based within Te Whare Whakaruruhau o Raumanuka in Naenae, the team are passionate about lifting and supporting tāne to achieve their moemoea. We are lived practitioners of te ao Māori and are guided by the teachings of our ancestors and the tikanga and kawa of Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Āti Awa. We use our Māori worldview to sustain the mana and integrity of our kaupapa through wānanga.

We work hard to get comfortable so we can learn from experiences and be better prepared when we get uncomfortable again.

About you

You’ll bring high-level experience in supporting people facing challenges and can demonstrate a Kaupapa Māori approach to your mahi. You should be able to work in a warm and engaging manner while maintaining boundaries and professionalism. A passion for our mahi and the people we serve is essential.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. For inquiries, contact Wiremu Tamaki at .

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Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira is committed to supporting the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Address : A Block, Whitireia Campus, 3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua, Wellington

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