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New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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Mō te tūranga | About the role:
The Kaitautoko Te Manawanui supports whānau to bridge the gap between themselves, general practices, and community services. They deliver health coaching and self-management education alongside the Kaiwhakaako-a-hauora, providing evidence-based interventions to individuals, groups, and whānau. Working across medical practices in North Taranaki, the Kaitautoko supports whānau to access culturally responsive, accessible, and practical mental health and addiction support, enabling improved health outcomes and wellbeing.
Overview
Requirements
Kia ekena a angitū | To promote success in this role, you will have:
- A relevant health or disability qualification is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to connect with and build trusting, positive relationships with whānau.
- An understanding and practical application of tikanga Māori is desirable.
- Awareness of Māori aspirations, values, and the challenges faced by whānau within the health and wellbeing context.
- Sound knowledge of local community agencies, networks, and resources that support whānau to achieve their wellbeing goals.
- Strong communication skills — both verbal and written — with the ability to engage effectively with whānau, colleagues, and external partners.
- Confident using client management systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organisational skills with a high level of integrity, reliability, and self-management in a busy and dynamic environment.
- A genuine commitment to equity, collaboration, and whānau-centred approaches that empower people to achieve better outcomes.
- A full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required.
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.
You will be valued as a member of our Tui Ora whānau, supported in both your daily work and in your professional development.
We celebrate diversity within our teams and support the cultural growth of all kaimahi (employees), no matter where you are at on your Te Ao Māori journey.
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.
