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Whakatū Marae

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)

Youth Worker

Whakamanatia te tapu, te ihi, te wehi o te whānau
To address, restore and enhance the mana and tapu of the whānau

Whakatū Marae provides comprehensive Whānau Ora services, supporting tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau, living within the Nelson, Tasman districts. Over the years, Whakatū Marae has been successful in expanding the services provided to, whānau and the community.

Whānau Ora kaimahi bring commitment and aroha to our kaupapa, ensuring a safe space for positive transformation. We consistently relate our cultural values to our mahi with tamariki, with rangatahi, with whānau and with each other.

We mahi with passion and enthusiasm, together with a belief that each whānau, tamariki and rangatahi is valued and capable of change and growth, each with the ability to discover and uncover their full potential.

Mō te tūrangi mahi - About the role

The Youth Worker will provide support to Rangatahi within the Nelson /Tasman community who are linked to Youth Justice. The delivery of day-to-day care, guidance services and planned programmes for rangatahi who are in the Youth Justice system. This position will assist in the delivery of the funding contracts through government or non-government contracts which will require adhering to the unique discipline areas:

Youth Development Plans, Te Kakano, youth community work, mentoring and tautoko Fresh Start contracts

Support whānau and link them with the appropriate services

Broker and advocate for whānau with relevant support agencies

Mōu - About you

Our ideal candidate will:

 A current understanding of the social, health, employment and economic issues facing whānau.

 Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

 Demonstrated networking and negotiating skills

 Have a working knowledge of iwi, hapū and whānau ki Te Tau Ihu ō Te Waka ā Maui.

 Have a strong commitment to working in partnership within Te Tiriti ō Waitangi framework.

 Possess a good level of understanding of Tikanga Māori and te reo Māori is preferred

 Bring sound judgement, time management and organisational skills.

 Have established community connections and knowledge of local networks

 Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and report writing ability

 Be motivated and flexible

 Have a clean full driver’s license

 Have a tertiary qualification or the equivalent work history and experience in Kaupapa Māori/Health/Social work/Youth work etc.

This role would suit someone with excellent communication and listening skills, with established connections to local support services, both government and community agencies. Someone who is non-judgmental and committed to providing better outcomes for our rangatahi in a mana enhancing manner.

If this sounds like you, please upload your cover letter and resume via our recruitment portal. For confidential enquiries, please contact Chan Collin 0275 401 027

All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Applications Close: 20th December 2024

Whakatū Marae

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)

Kaihāpori / Social Worker

Whakamanatia te tapu, te ihi, te wehi o te whānau

To address, restore and enhance the mana and tapu of the whānau

Whakatū Marae provides comprehensive Whānau Ora services, which support tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau, living within the Nelson, Tasman districts.

Whakatū Marae Whānau Ora kaimahi bring commitment and aroha to our kaupapa, ensuring a safe space for positive transformation. We consistently relate our cultural values to our mahi with tamariki, with rangatahi, with whānau and with each other.
We mahi with passion and enthusiasm, together with a belief that each whānau, tamariki and rangatahi is valued and capable of change and growth, each with the ability to discover and uncover their full potential.

Mō te tūranga mahi - About the role

We are seeking a qualified social worker to assist in the delivery of contracts for the Ministry of Children; Oranga Tamariki. With proven experience in working with Māori and the ability to provide comprehensive tikanga Māori social work support for, individuals and whānau who have Māori rangatahi, tamariki and pēpē, within the designated Nelson and Tasman regions.

Mōu - About you

Your ability to build relationships with whānau (whakawhānaungatanga) and provide services in a mana enhancing manner (whakamanatia) is a vital part of this role. Your knowledge of services and experience with a Whānau Ora approach will provide support, information, advice, and direction to access appropriate resources from other support and funding agencies in the Whānau Ora and community arenas.

Additionally, our ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience in working within a Kaupapa Māori environment

Be experienced in working in the whānau and bring a strong commitment to working with whānau.

A good level of understanding of Tikanga Māori and te reo Māori is preferred

Demonstrate the cultural intelligence necessary to understand whānau situations and build relationships of trust and confidence.

Have empathy and patience, demonstrate resilience, critical thinking, and problem-solving techniques

Sound judgement, time management and organisational skills.

Have established community connections and knowledge of local networks, and an understanding of social and economic issues facing whānau.

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and report writing ability

Be motivated and flexible

Clean full driver’s license

Must meet Whakatū Marae Whānau Ora Services and Oranga Tamariki Police vetting policy.

Must be smoke free to comply with Whakatū Marae policy and funders criteria.

We are skilled and creative people who have an innate sense of manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga, which encourages us to find ways to connect with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau. We recognise that each interaction we have has the capacity to make a difference.

If this kaupapa resonates with you and who you are then we want to hear from you?
For confidential enquiries, please contact Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or alternatively you may apply with your cover letter and resume via our recruitment portal link through to the job specific application form.

All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Applications Close: 20th December 2024

Whakatū Marae

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)

Kaihāpori / Social Worker

Whakamantia te tapu, te ihi, te wehi o te whānau

To address, restore and enhance the mana and tapu of the whānau

Whakatū Marae provides comprehensive Whānau Ora services, which support tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau, living within the Nelson, Tasman districts.

Whakatū Marae Whānau Ora kaimahi bring commitment and aroha to our kaupapa, ensuring a safe space for positive transformation. We consistently relate our cultural values to our mahi with tamariki, with rangatahi, with whānau and with each other.
We mahi with passion and enthusiasm, together with a belief that each whānau, tamariki and rangatahi is valued and capable of change and growth, each with the ability to discover and uncover their full potential.

Mō te tūranga mahi - About the role

We are seeking a qualified social worker with proven experience working with Māori to join the Te Atatū team to assist in the delivery of contracts for the Ministry of Children; Oranga Tamariki. Within the team is a team lead, social workers, a care and protection youth worker and two kaimanaaki whānau. You will join the team to provide comprehensive tikanga Māori social work support for, individuals and whānau who have Māori rangatahi, tamariki and pēpē, within the designated Nelson and Tasman regions.

Mōu - About you

Your ability to build relationships with whānau (whakawhānaungatanga) and provide services in a mana enhancing manner (whakamanatia) is a vital part of this role. Your knowledge of services and experience with a whānau ora approach will provide support, information, advice and direction to access appropriate resources from other support and funding agencies in the Whānau Ora and community arenas.

Additionally, to be effective in this role you will have:

Proven experience in working within a Kaupapa Māori environment

Be experienced in working in the whānau and bring a strong commitment to working with whānau.

A good level of understanding of Tikanga Māori and te reo Māori is preferred

Demonstrate the cultural intelligence necessary to understand whānau situations and build relationships of trust and confidence.

Have empathy and patience, demonstrate resilience, critical thinking, and problem-solving techniques

Sound judgement, time management and organisational skills.

Have established community connections and knowledge of local networks, and an understanding of social and economic issues facing whānau.

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and report writing ability

Be motivated and flexible

Clean full driver’s license

Must meet Whakatū Marae Whānau Ora Services and Oranga Tamariki Police vetting policy.

Must be smoke free to comply with Whakatū Marae policy and funders criteria.

We are skilled and creative people who have an innate sense of manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga, which encourages us to find ways to connect with rangatahi and their whānau. We recognise that each interaction we have has the capacity to make a difference.

If this kaupapa resonates with you and who you are then we want to hear from you?

For confidential enquiries, please contact Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or alternatively you may apply with your cover letter and resume via our recruitment portal link through to the job specific application form.

All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Applications Close: 20th December 2024