Family Start Whānau Worker - Tauranga

Overview

Family Start is a free home-visiting programme where we support whānau who need tailored support and connect them with services that enable, bolster and support their confidence, wellbeing and safety of their tamariki.

We're recruiting for a permanent part-time (30 hours per week) Family Start Whānau Worker to support families based in Tauranga. We ideally look for 5 shorter days a week, typically 8 : 30–3 : 00 with some flexibility.

The opportunity

Working with approximately 12 whānau at a time, you will have the time and ability to truly make a difference. You will build relationships to understand their needs and work alongside to develop and review family / whānau plans. The steps you take alongside whānau might seem small but the impacts are great.

About you

You will be a reliable, empathic self-starter who has prior experience collaborating with colleagues and external providers from other disciplines. You will be a registered professional such as a social worker or a qualified teacher who is passionate about supporting whānau to be the best they can be.

The must haves for this role :

• A tertiary qualification in social services, health, education or a related field
• A working knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and other relevant NZ legislation
• Experience and passion for working with children, young people, and families
• The ability to prioritise and manage caseloads effectively
• The commitment to providing services in the spirit of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A current full clean New Zealand driver’s licence

What we offer

We expect and encourage all Plunket people to live our values : kia māia (to be courageous), kia Māhaki (to be humble), kia manaaki (to care), kia tūhono (to stand in relationship).

If you’re seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society, join Whānau Āwhina Plunket. In line with our values, we care for our people, support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth, and offer :

How to apply

To view the position description or apply, please refer to For further information please contact Donna Nathan (Family Start Team Leader) at or .

Applications close 28 September. We will consider applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the ad early if a suitable applicant is found.

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau / family. We adopt a pro-equity approach to uphold Treaty principles in our mahi to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities.

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