Kaiārahi – Whānau Lifestyle
Kaiārahi – Whānau Lifestyle
Permanent, Full Time
This role is located in our Putaruru office and supports whanau
across the South Waikato.
About Raukawa Charitable Trust
Raukawa Charitable Trust has proudly supported the South Waikato community since 1987, delivering iwi-led initiatives across health, social, cultural, environmental and Treaty-based services. Our mahi is grounded in tikanga, strong relationships, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for whānau.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Kaiārahi – Whānau Lifestyle to join our team in a full-time, permanent role, based from our Putāruru tari.
Reporting to the Clinical Team Leader – Kaumātua Services, this role provides wrap-around lifestyle support to whānau across the Raukawa takiwā, including South Waikato, Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Matamata and surrounding areas.
The purpose of this role is to support whānau to achieve an improved quality of life and greater independence through holistic, strengths-based care planning. You will deliver and coordinate a range of health education, lifestyle and wellbeing programmes that are mentally, socially, culturally and physically enriching.
This mahi may be delivered through kaumātua day programmes, whānau ora wānanga, workshops, events, and one-on-one support, and includes health promotion across areas such as:
- Asthma, diabetes and other long-term conditions
- Nutrition and physical activity
- Breast and cervical screening
- Building physical, spiritual, cultural and mental resilience
You will work closely with whānau, kaumātua, health providers and community partners to support positive health outcomes and ensure access to appropriate services.
About You
You will be someone who genuinely enjoys working alongside whānau and supporting them to lead healthier, more connected lives.
You will bring:
- Experience supporting whānau in health, wellbeing or community-based roles
- A calm, resilient and empathetic approach when working with vulnerable whānau
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively across sectors
- Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a supportive team
- A commitment to kaupapa Māori approaches and culturally appropriate practice
- An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori models of health
A Certificate in Health Services Level 4 or Health Care Assistance Level 4 is advantageous, as is a current First Aid Certificate. Experience working with iwi or Māori organisations is highly desirable.
You must hold a full, clean Class 1 driver’s licence and be willing to undergo reference checks and police vetting.
What We Offer
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Wellness-focused employment — no night shifts or split shifts
- Subsidised Southern Cross health insurance
- A supportive, values-led and culturally rich workplace
- Annual Christmas close-down to spend time with whānau
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in whānau wellbeing
How to Apply
Please submit your CV (chronological) and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
For further information, contact our recruitment team on 07 885 0260.
We encourage early applications, as interviews may be held as suitable candidates are identified.
Applications close: Friday 27th February 2026
Raukawa Charitable Trust is a smoke-free workplace.
To learn more about us, visit www.raukawa.org.nz
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.