Community Support Worker
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. Matawhaanui Trust is a community inspired and driven Maaori provider based in Raahui Pookeka.
Its vision is to `reclaim Raahui Pookeka; street by street, whaanau by whaanau. Together with the Maaori/Marae and Iwi community of Raahui Pookeka it works towards Mana Motuhake under the movement of Kingitanga and within the korowai of Waikato-Tainui.
About the RoleWe are seeking a support worker to join our new Tai Timu Tai Pari Hauora Hub, based in Raahui Pookeka Huntly. Someone who has local experience and can relate to all people who make up the Raahui Pookeka and North Waikato community.
In this role you will provide practical support to tangata whaiora who access our service and provide support to clinical staff who deliver those services working under the guidance and supervision of a registered health professional.The multidisciplinary team is a strong, collaborative team based in Raahui Pookeka, working Monday to Friday.
The successful applicant will be welcomed as a valued member of the multidisciplinary team which has a strong focus on collaboration and tangata whaiora and whanau centric care.Key responsibilities:Have comprehensive knowledge of Raahui Pookeka, Kingitanga, Waikato-Tainui and the aspirations of Maaori and the general community of Raahui Pookeka and North Waikato.Provide support services to tangata whaiora.Provide support to clinical staff in delivery of services to tangata whaiora.Support the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic community mental health environment with care provided in a recovery orientated, culturally appropriate and sensitive way in accordance to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Click here to view the position description. About the TeamTai Timu Tai Pari is a philosophy inspired in partnership between Matawhaanui Trust and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. It is a Hauora hub inspired and driven by the community of Raahui Pookeka to provide a community and Maaori approach towards a centralised point of access to wellbeing care by teams of Maaori health workers including rongoa practitioners, whaanau ora, support workers, mental health and addictions service staff, primary care and social services.Tai Timu Tai Pari Hauora Hub will provide the taangata whaiora the opportunity to receive immediate, responsive and relevant services and support by kaimahi who understand their community and have the appropriate skills to support and care.Our success will be driven by the community responsiveness to Tai Timu Tai Paris kaupapa of reclaiming the wellbeing of Raahui Pookeka and North Waikato.
About youCompetency and experience of working within Raahui Pookeka and having strong networks in Te ao Maaori, tikanga, and te reo Māori and a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in upholding the Kingitanga, the values of Ngati Maahuta, Ngaati Whaawhaakia and Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Maatauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare/Hauora settings.Be open to learning and engage in development opportunities.Be able to work using the guiding principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.Have well developed time management skills with the ability to co-ordinate personal and team tasks in an efficient and organised manner.Be computer literate and have the ability to complete documentation, both written and electronic.Have proven experience working in mental health and addiction services.Hold a current full drivers license. Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 17 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aimee Fraser at Aimee.Fraser@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.