Te Kaiwhakapumau – Support Worker

Te Kaiwhakapumau – Support WorkerPublished : 18 / 09 / 2025Job Location : Naenae / Lower Hutt / New ZealandJob Type : PermanentWork Type : Full TimeCategory : Community ServicesKo wai matou | About usNgati 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 Ngati 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 turanga mahi | About the roleA Kaiwhakapumau supports the day-to-day management of the supported accommodation for tane, supporting tane who have been released from prison or are living in the community.Responsibilities include : Build and maintain healthy relationships with taneAccompany tane to various activitiesPlan activities / programmes in line with their transition planSupport tane in reaching their Mauriora aspirationsIdentify risks, escalate and propose appropriate actionThis role is managed through rostered shifts covering 24 / 7.

Availability to complete overnight shifts and weekends is important.About the teamBased within Te Whare Whakaruruhau o Raumanuka in Naenae, the team are passionate about lifting and supporting tane to achieve their moemoea.

We are lived practitioners of te ao Maori and are guided by the teachings of our ancestors and the tikanga and kawa of Ngati Toa Rangatira and Te Ati Awa.

We use our Maori worldview to sustain the mana and integrity of our kaupapa through wananga.We work hard to get comfortable so we can learn from experiences and be better prepared when we get uncomfortable again.About youYou'll bring high-level experience in supporting people facing challenges and can demonstrate a Kaupapa Maori 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.

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