Support Workers - various shifts

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

We are recruiting Kaitūhono Support Workers across several Kōrure Whānau services. These roles provide practical, strengths-based support and advocacy for whānau during afternoon, weekend and overnight shifts.

You will build trust through whanaungatanga, understand whānau aspirations and help connect whānau with the right social, health, education and justice services. During the application process, you can identify the services and working patterns that suit you.

Hours available:

Monday to Friday shifts available are

Afternoon Shift - 2:00pm to 10:30pm

Night Shift - 10:00pm to 6:30am

Weekend shifts

Sat/Sun Day shift: 6:00am to 6:30pm

Sat/Sun Night shift: 6:00pm to 6:30am

What you will do

• Build trusted and respectful relationships with whānau
• Support whānau-led assessment and planning using Whānau Ora approaches
• Advocate for whānau with government and community agencies
• Connect whānau with relevant internal and external services
• Recognise, document and escalate risks appropriately
• Maintain accurate and timely records in Whānau Tahi or relevant systems
• Work reliably across the agreed roster and communicate clearly during handovers
• Contribute to a safe, respectful and mana-enhancing service environment
• What you will bring

• At least two years of relevant whānau, community, residential or social-service experience
• Experience working with whānau, tamariki, rangatahi or communities
• Ability to work the days and shifts attached to your preferred vacancy
• Sound professional boundaries and the ability to manage sensitive information
• Strong written, verbal and digital communication skills
• Commitment to tikanga Māori, whanaungatanga and kaupapa Māori practice
• 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 which shifts and services interest you. Suitable applicants may be considered for more than one opportunity.

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.