Kaiwhakatere | Navigator

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At the National Hauora Coalition (NHC), we are proudly Māori led, clinically advised and whānau-focused. Our purpose is to deliver innovative health and social programs that uplift whānau, enabling them to achieve self-determined success. The vision of NHC is Mana Whānau – Whānau Ora, prosperous families living well. We believe that whānau who are nurturing, healthy, engaged, knowledgeable and prosperous are positioned to succeed, to the benefit of all Aotearoa, New Zealand. NHC endeavours to achieve its vision though its mission of equity of health and social outcomes.

Āheinga | The opportunity

Make your impact on our communities, shaping better health outcomes for future generations. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Navigator who will :

• Partner with whānau in South Auckland and support them to create warmer, drier, and healthier homes.
• You will be assisted to identify and support whānau with housing and social needs with the aim to achieve wellbeing.
• You will provide and connect whānau with resources from different services across the sector to ensure their needs are met.
• Develop whānau-led housing plans and support practical solutions

Impactful Work : Contribute to the growth and development of the AWHI workforce and improve outcomes for future generations of Aotearoa

Diversity Expand your skills and work across the diverse scope

Supportive Environment : Work within a flexible organisation that prioritises your wellbeing and development

Professional development opportunities, including expanding on your capability in Te Reo Māori, 8 days of development leave, and support for professional memberships and post graduate studies

Provide the healthy home services to whānau in Weymouth, Manukau, Clendon, Randwick Park and Manurewa

Assess, identify and implement practical solutions to address health and housing needs.

Deliver healthy homes education and empower whānau with practical tools and strategies to support improved housing and wellbeing.

Assist whānau to access a range of services and entitlements in health, education and housing; ensuring coordinated and comprehensive support.

Provide active monitoring of whānau-centric plans, ensuring successful implementation and review.

Build and maintain high trust relationships with system stakeholders to support coordinated, wraparound responses for whānau.

Proven experience working with Māori and Pacific whānau and communities (ideally 2+ years)

Understanding of the housing and health challenges facing Māori and Pacific whānau

Desire to promote cross-cultural understanding within the organisation. Knowledge of Te Reo Māori or a Pasific language is an advantage

A commitment to working in a kaupapa Māori environment, embracing Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in record keeping and reporting

Attention to detail, flexibility, and reliability

High standard of professional written and oral communication

Confident in facilitating small group sessions and speaking publicly

A relevant tertiary qualification in health and / or social services would be an advantage

Full, clean NZ driver’s licence

For over two decades, NHC has been guided by the aspirations of whānau Māori, striving to create lasting, positive change. Join our journey to empower whānau and make a difference where it matters most.Be part of a kaupapa Māori organisation that values your expertise, supports your growth, and invests in our collective future. Together, we can shape a healthier Aotearoa.

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