Cultural Support Worker [Part-Time] Te Parehuia
About Us
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is a whānau-focused, Iwi mandated, kaupapa Māori health and social services organisation. We have been supporting our whānau me hapori to achieve their aspirations and general wellbeing for more than 39 years. Underpinning our success as an organisation are our values Kotahitanga, Whakamana, Kaitiakitanga and Whanaungataunga, which are woven through everything we do.
Our Te Parehuia Residential Care Service is a 24 hours / 7 days a week, managed home to provide Rangatahi with the day to day aroha, care, stability, structure, social and cultural wellbeing they need.
The Role
We are looking for a Cultural Support Worker to work in our Residential home. The purpose of the role is to build the cultural knowledge and tikanga in our whare, to provide support to our Whare Matua (House Parents) and the Rangatahi in our care.
The Cultural Support Worker will help the Whare Matua (House Parents) to apply the Te Ao Maori world view and tikanga practises in the way they care for the Rangatahi entrusted to the residential home. They will provide extra support to the running whare, engaging with Rangatahi and planning activities particularly focused on local cultural connections, whakapapa and places of interest.
The Cultural Support Worker will also be available to the Rangatahi to explore and understand their cultural connections with their wider whānau, hapu and iwi and to know that they are special, valued and important. The ability to teach waiata and Kapa haka is an advantage also.
This is a part-time, permanent position (20 hours per week). Over the two week roster, Week One is Monday to Thursday 8am to 1pm and in Week 2, Friday 8am to 12pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm and Sunday 8am to 4pm.
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience with Rangatahi, especially those who have lived in high stress, traumatic home environments
- Minimum Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, Te Reo or related qualification
- Confidence in Te Reo Māori and tikanga practises
- Knowledge of Te Whare Tapa Wha assessment, planning and interventions and whānau-centred approaches
- Connections with local iwi and marae
- Aroha, enthusiasm and patience for Rangatahi
- The ability to easily connect and listen to Rangatahi while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- A current Full Drivers licence.
- Physical fitness for outside activities and excusions and household chores to maintain the whare
- Knowledge and experience with data entry and reporting.
What We Offer:
- A kaupapa Māori work environment with regular cultural activities (Kapa haka, karakia)
- 5 weeks Annual Leave + Birthday leave
- Health and Life Insurance
- Wellness programme with earned days off and staff activities
Explore our website or Facebook page for a glimpse of the caring, dynamic workplace at Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga. https://ttoh.iwi.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/TTOHcommunity
If you have the experience and qualities we are looking for – please apply TODAY!
Please include a Covering letter, CV and completed TToH Application form (online)
Suitable applicants will be subject to Police Vetting, Safety Checking, CYRAS Checks and a Functional Physical Assessment.
Applications close: Monday 3rd February 2025.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
