Rangatahi Residential Carers

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 seeking House Parents who can provide consistent care, guidance and encouragement for rangatahi living in our residential whare. You will help create an environment where rangatahi feel safe, connected and supported to heal, grow and work toward their future aspirations.

This is practical, relationship-based mahi. You will support daily routines, model positive behaviour, respond to individual needs and work closely with other kaimahi to maintain a coordinated approach to each rangatahi’s wellbeing.

What you will do

• Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support for rangatahi
• Support routines and activities that build confidence, wellbeing and independence
• Develop trusted relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries
• Identify and respond to emotional, physical and environmental risks
• Contribute to individual safety and wellbeing plans
• Work alongside Kōrure Whānau teams and participate in hui, case conferences and training
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records
• Embed tikanga Māori, Whānau Ora and Te Āhuru Mauri Tau principles in daily practice
• What you will bring

• Relevant experience supporting rangatahi in residential, community, youth or whānau settings
• Understanding of trauma-informed and mana-enhancing practice
• Sound judgement, risk awareness and calm decision-making
• Strong communication, relationship-building and record-keeping skills
• Commitment to te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and kaupapa Māori practice
• Reliability, resilience and the ability to provide consistent care
• 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

Tell us about your experience supporting rangatahi and how you would help create a safe, mana-enhancing residential environment.

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.