Community Support Workers

About Kōrure Whānau

Kōrure Whānau is the frontline integrated-services team of Te Whānau o Waipareira. We work alongside whānau across social, health, education and justice services, helping whānau pursue their self-determined aspirations and wellbeing. Our mahi is guided by Te Kauhau Ora o Waipareira, Whānau Ora and a commitment to mana-enhancing practice.

About the opportunity

Kōrure Whānau is recruiting across a range of whānau-facing services. We are looking for people who can build trusted relationships, understand whānau aspirations and provide practical support, navigation, advocacy and programme delivery.

Opportunities include Transition to Adulthood, Housing Navigator, Incredible Years, Family Harm – Te Huringa ō te Ao, Wraparound Service, Rongoā Navigator and four Hutia Te Rito Kaimahi positions.

What you will do

• Build mana-enhancing relationships with whānau, rangatahi and communities
• Support whānau to identify goals, strengths, needs and pathways forward
• Provide navigation, advocacy and coordinated access to services
• Deliver or support programmes, wānanga and community activities where relevant
• Work with agencies and community partners to reduce barriers for whānau
• Recognise and escalate safety, wellbeing or practice risks
• Maintain accurate case notes, plans, referrals, outcomes and reporting
• Apply Te Kauhau Ora, Whānau Ora and kaupapa Māori practice in daily mahi
• What you will bring

• Relevant experience in whānau support, navigation, housing, programme delivery, family harm, rongoā, youth, health or community services
• Ability to build trust and work respectfully with whānau experiencing varied or complex needs
• Strong advocacy, communication, coordination and documentation skills
• Knowledge of community services and referral pathways
• Commitment to tikanga Māori and culturally grounded, whānau-centred practice
• A relevant qualification where required for the selected position
• A full New Zealand driver licence
• Ability to complete all required pre-employment and safety checks
• Our cultural expectations

You will work in a way that respects whakapapa, identity, tikanga Māori and whānau tino rangatiratanga. You will be expected to build trusted relationships, uphold the mana of whānau and contribute to cultural development through activities such as karakia, waiata and hui where appropriate. Te reo Māori capability is valued, along with a genuine commitment to continued learning.

How to apply

In your application, identify the roles that interest you and explain the experience, cultural capability and community knowledge you would bring.

Please submit your CV and complete the application questions. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted about the next stage of the selection process.

Employment will be subject to confirmation of work rights and all checks required for the position.