Family Start Community Health Worker
Family Start Community Health Worker (Fixed Term)
Whaiora – Wairarapa40 hours per week (12-month fixed term)
Whaiora is seeking a passionate and motivated Kaimahi to join our established Family Start team, which includes experienced Family Start workers and a Social Worker.
This is a fixed-term position created in response to an increased demand for Family Start services within our community and provides an opportunity to join a supportive team making a real difference for whanau.
Family Start is an intensive home visiting programme that supports whanau to give their tamariki the best possible start in life. Working alongside families from pregnancy through the early years, you will help strengthen parenting skills, promote child wellbeing, and support whanau to achieve their goals.
About the Role
As part of our Family Start team, you will:- Work alongside whanau from pregnancy through to their child’s early years
- Provide regular home visits and practical support
- Develop and implement individual family plans with whanau
- Support parents to build confidence and capability in parenting and caregiving
- Advocate for whanau and connect them with health, education and community services
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
We welcome applicants who are:- A Registered Social Worker, Early Childhood Educator or trained teacher with relevant experience working with whanau
- Passionate about supporting tamariki and whanau to thrive
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Knowledge of kaupapa Maori approaches and Maori health models (or willingness to learn)
- Experience working with diverse whanau and communities
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- A full driver licence
About Whaiora
Whaiora provides a range of community health and social services across the Wairarapa. Our work is grounded in kaupapa Maori values and focuses on improving health and wellbeing outcomes for whanau.
What We Offer- A supportive and experienced team environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Meaningful work supporting whanau in our community
Apply Now
If you are passionate about making a difference for tamariki and whanau, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: This role requires safety checking through the Police Vetting System under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.
HOW TO APPLYIf you would like to apply then please use this link http://www.whaiora.nz/vacancies and follow the application process.
If a suitable candidate is identified prior to the closing date, interviews and selection may take place earlier.
Applications close Tuesday 31st March 2026