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New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Applications close:
17 Jun 2026
Mō te tūranga | About the role:
The Kaiwhakarito is a trusted, whānau‑centred role that walks alongside hapū māmā and their whānau facing high or complex needs through pregnancy and early parenting. The role provides education, navigation and advocacy to strengthen maternal wellbeing, positive attachment, parenting confidence and whānau capability. The Kaiwhakarito works in partnership with maternity, Well Child / Tamariki Ora, and other early years services. The role is grounded in te ao Māori principles of hauora and strengths-based engagement, supporting whānau to determine their own pathways to ora.
Overview
Requirements
Kia ekena a angitū | To promote success in this role, you will have:
- Experience in parenting support, working with hapū māmā and whānau in Hauora Māori or community-based settings
- Knowledge of local kaupapa Māori or community, and social supports
- Lived experience and strong community connections
- First aid certificate
- Full, clean NZ Driver Licence
- Understands and role models Māori approaches to ora and wellbeing and Kaupapa Māori practice
- Confident communicator who builds trust easily
- Can work flexibly across services and settings
- Organised and follows through on commitments
- Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Brings empathy, patience and respect to every interaction
What we can offer you
He aha tā mātou | What we offer:
- Te Reo Māori (Māori language) and cultural learning training – during work hours!
- A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)
- Four Wellbeing Leave days annually
- Professional Development
- A professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whānau environment
- A fantastic location to work and live
- A competitive remuneration package.
Who we are
Tui Ora provides holistic kaupapa Māori healthcare in Taranaki, empowering whānau to set and achieve their own life goals. With over 25 years of service, we offer a range of health and social services, including GP care, nursing, mental health, addiction support, and youth services, all through a multi-disciplinary team that supports whānau every step of the way.
For further information, email recruitment@tuiora.co.nz
Please note, if you have not completed the online application and/or uploaded the required documents, your application may not be considered.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
