Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa is a kaupapa Māori organisation based on a whānau first, tikanga based, wellbeing approach. Our organisation works to a model of care centred around our pou (guiding principles) of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, arohatanga, rangatiratanga, tika and pono. We deliver 30+ health and social services across the life span (i.e., from infants to the elderly) and have a team of over 100 people working across Hamilton city and beyond.
We have x4 Kaitautoko Housing Navigator positions available within our Korowai Manaaki Team. This is a Monday-Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm position, however, on occasions you may be required to work outside of these hours, depending on the support needs of whanaunga.
About the Service
Korowai Manaaki are a housing service that provides support to whanaunga by facilitating the transition of referred whanaunga through a temporary housing placement into permanent housing, including whānau plans, advocacy and connecting whānau to life skills services that support future housing aspirations and ongoing wellbeing and needs.
Positions available
- 4 x permanent, full time, 40 hours/week
- From $30.00 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience, aligning with pay equity
We are seeking a Kaitautoko Transitional Housing Navigator who
- Prides themselves on their ability to work to a whānau first, tikanga based, wellbeing approach
- Is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our whanaunga
- Has a positive and supportive mindset in supporting our whanaunga to achieve their goals and aspirations
- Demonstrates patience and calm by walking alongside and at the pace of our whanaunga
- Works to a holistic approach to wellbeing
- Understands and actively demonstrates our pou
- Uses appropriate language and communication skills (e.g., tone, active listening) to fully understand the needs of the whanaunga
- Has a reasonable level of computer literacy to complete case notes and other electronic documents e.g., emails
You will have
- 1-3 years working in a kaupapa Māori environment
- 5 + years experience in social housing and/or your respective discipline; and/or
- A level 7 or above qualification, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori or be prepared to study towards one or more of these qualifications
- A basic understanding of te ao Māori principles e.g., te reo and tikanga, and a willingness to learn more in this area
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- Patience and flexibility
- Evidence of being fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19
- Full driver licence
- Proof of your right to work in New Zealand
Benefits
- Work with a highly motivated, passionate team
- Work in a team with experienced leadership
- Be part of a wider organisation that seeks to improve the holistic wellbeing and development of urban Māori and Pasifika, as well as support anyone that walks through our doors
- Free professional development and training opportunities
- Observe and practice te ao Māori principles daily
- Free parking
- KiwiSaver
- Supervision and/or mentoring
