Kaitiaki - Kā Au Kahuraki
Core
Early intervention service role supporting pēpi, tamariki, and whānau in East Christchurch by building trusted relationships and coordinating access to health, education, and social services.
Role type
Community support practitioner (Whānau Ora)
Builds
Neighbourhood and community hub initiatives that strengthen safety, connection, resilience, and Mana Motuhake
Domain
Social services / Early childhood education / Māori community development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Kaupapa Māori practice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Whānau Ora, relationship building, facilitation, planning, documentation, risk management
Preferred skills
Social work, early childhood education, public health, child protection, health promotion
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Build trusted, mana enhancing relationships with ECE kaiako, tamariki, whānau and local communities; Work with whānau to identify goals and aspirations, coordinate support and improve whānau wellbeing; Plan and facilitate engagement activities using kaupapa Māori, Whānau Ora and Te Tiriti o Waitangi approaches; Maintain accurate records, complete reports and follow organisational policies
Seniority
Mid-level professional