Kaitautoko

Te Whiwhinga mahi – The opportunity

Pumotomoto is a service for pepi and whanau in the first 2000 days of life (conception to 5 years).

It is supported under the guidance of Te Oriori (an established service within Purapura Whetu Trust) and has been developed in response to the large body of research that highlights the period of life as the most critical for early brain development.

It impacts lifelong health, wellbeing and social outcomes.We are seeking a kaitautoko / support worker who wants to play an important and impactful role in supporting whanau and pepi in the First 2000 days of their lives.

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

Provide a range of free and accessible health and social services for Maori as a first priority to help achieve the vision of Purapura Whetu Trust throughout Otautahi

Support tangata whaiora and their whanau in the wider community to plan, set and achieve goals to increase overall wellbeing

Support and advocate for whanau and pepi within primary and secondary health settings as outlined in our Kahu Taurima initiatives

Depending on experience, there may be opportunities for involvement in group activities in education for whanau in the areas of parent education both ante and postnatally

Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures as they relate to the provision of Te Oriori and Pumotomoto services

Nga pumanawatanga ou – What you will bring

Mental Health Support Work / Health and Wellbeing (level 4) or on the pathway.

Recent experience working in Health, social services, or education particularly in the Tamariki, whanau space

Knowledge of Te Reo, Tikanga and Kawa.

Current Full NZ driver's license

Mo matou – Our organisation

Purapura Whetu Trust empowers people to reach their full potential through personal growth, positive mental health and wellbeing.

We embrace a Maori view of wellbeing and provide clinical and cultural support services to whanau in Otautahi.

Be a part of an ever-expanding service delivering support and programmes for parents, caregivers, whanau and tamariki.

We are passionate about providing a service that enhances the mana of whanau through whakapapa korero (learning pathways) and the sharing of taonga tuku iho (gifts handed down through whanau).

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

Please apply now.

Any patai, contact Maree Murdoch on

Request the position description by emailing

Applications close 5pm Friday 26th September and will be processed as they are received.