Family Whanau Worker

Are you passionate about supporting families and helping tamariki thrive? This is a meaningful opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that’s been making a difference in Southland for generations. As a Family Whānau Worker based in Gore, you’ll deliver the Family Start Programme directly to clients in their homes, working alongside whānau to improve health, education, and wellbeing outcomes for children.

This role is all about building strong relationships, walking alongside families, and helping them navigate life’s challenges with confidence and support. You’ll be part of a supportive team, backed by a well-established organisation committed to inclusive, culturally responsive practice—and to meeting the high standards required for Family Start delivery.

We understand life can be busy, so we offer flexibility—this role is up to 32 hours per week, and we’ll work with you to find a schedule that suits both you and the team.

Key responsibilities :

• building and maintaining relationships with families
• undertake Family Start programme needs assessments to identify strengths, risks, and support needs
• developing, reviewing and monitoring family plans in partnership with whānau and other agencies
• advocate for families and connect them with appropriate services and resources
• attending and actively participating in supervision sessions

What you will need to be successful :

About us :

Family Works is an initiative of Presbyterian Support Southland and we offer a widespread range of support services to families / whānau, children and young people in the region. From counselling and social work support through to parenting programmes, we work alongside families as they face challenges and we support them to flourish.

We provide essential services today for tomorrow’s generations in our community.

At the heart of our work is an understanding that :

Why you'll love working here :

Applications :

If you would like a role that supports the health, education and welfare outcomes for the children of Southland please apply online by following the link below.

If you have any queries please email

Apply here

(Interviews and appointments with suitably experienced candidates may be conducted prior to closing date, so don't delay apply today!)

Please note to be considered for this role you will need to have the right to work in New Zealand and pre-employment checks may include criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing and a medical assessment.

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