Support Worker

Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust – Waikato District, North Island

At Whānau Āwhina Plunket, we’re passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of tamariki and their whānau. We’re launching a new online service aimed at improving outcomes for those needing support with mild to moderate perinatal anxiety, depression or overall mental wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new initiative that promotes wellbeing, connection, and empowerment.

TeWhiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This is a part time opportunity on a 12-month fixed term basis. This role is all about connection and support. You’ll build meaningful relationships with clients and whānau and support them to engage with our services and navigate other appropriate supports in their community. You will provide information, support and take the lead on coordination, organisation and co‑facilitation of online group programmes to build their confidence and skillset to support their wellbeing now and into the future.

We’re looking for people who are :

• Passionate about supporting others
• Empathetic and culturally responsive
• Confidence delivering services in a virtual environment, and working collaboratively as part of a remote team
• An understanding of the Waikato region – its communities, services, and geography, and existing relationships in mental health and social services would be advantageous
• Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or currently working towards it)
• Experience supporting people living with health or social challenges
• Capable coordinators – able to plan, organise and keep track of the details to ensure services (sessions, workshops and programmes) run smoothly

Ngāhuamahi oTeWhānauĀwhina | What we offer

We offer a number of staff benefits including

Me pēheatetukutono | How to apply

For further information please contact @plunket.org.nz

Please note, we will process applications as they are received. If we find a successful candidate, we may close this advert early.

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau / family. We have committed to adopting a pro‑equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi / work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities – If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, naumai, haeremai.

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