Kaitātaki - Toiora Whānau Team Lead
He kōrero mō mātou | About Te Oranganui
Te Oranganui is a kaupapa Māori organisation providing health, wellbeing, and social services that support whānau across Whanganui and surrounding districts. Guided by tikanga Māori, Whānau Ora, and a whānau-centred approach, we work alongside whānau to strengthen wellbeing, build capability, and achieve their aspirations.
He kōrero mō te ratonga | About the Service
Toiora Whānau delivers health and social support services through a Whānau Ora approach, empowering whānau to identify their goals, build on their strengths, and achieve their aspirations. By walking alongside whānau, the team supports wellbeing, resilience, and self-determined futures through connections to health, education, housing, employment, and cultural opportunities.
He kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role
We are seeking a Kaitātaki - Toiora Whānau to provide leadership, supervision, and operational oversight to the Kaitūruki Whānau Ora team. This role is responsible for supporting and developing kaimahi, coordinating and monitoring service delivery, and ensuring quality outcomes for whānau.
Working closely with the Kaihautū - Toiora Whānau, you will foster a positive team culture and support the delivery of high-quality Whānau Ora services that empower whānau to achieve their goals and aspirations. You will play a key role in promoting best practice, supporting workforce development, and ensuring service delivery aligns with kaupapa Māori values and Whānau Ora principles.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by leading a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for whānau across our rohe.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You are a values-driven and supportive leader, or an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step in your leadership journey. You are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for whānau and have the ability to support, motivate, and develop others while maintaining a focus on quality service delivery.
You bring a strong understanding of kaupapa Māori practice and can build trusted relationships with whānau, kaimahi, and stakeholders alike. You are confident balancing people leadership with operational responsibilities and are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience leading, mentoring, coaching, or supporting others in a formal or informal leadership capacity.
- A strong understanding of, and commitment to, tikanga Māori and kaupapa Māori practice.
- The ability to work effectively within a kaupapa Māori environment.
- Excellent communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience supporting staff performance, development, and wellbeing.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to build positive relationships with whānau, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and achieving positive outcomes for whānau.
Most importantly, you will be committed to growing kaimahi capability and empowering whānau, whether you are an experienced leader or an emerging leader ready to take the next step in your career.
Ngā painga ka tukuna e mātou | What We Offer
- Supportive kaupapa Māori workplace culture with opportunities to engage in karakia, waiata, kapa haka and wānanga
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Professional supervision and access to EAP services
- Access to corporate wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym membership, plus 15 days' sick leave annually
- Living Wage employer
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
If you're passionate about making a difference for whānau and communities, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may close early. Applicants must have New Zealand residency, citizenship, or a valid New Zealand work visa.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
