Disability Support Kaiāwhina

Hokitika | Casual / Call On – Covering Annual Leave, Sick Leave etc.

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join our team as a Disability Support Kaiāwhina, where you'll provide holistic, whānau-centred healthcare, supporting families to thrive while remaining in their homes.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

To provide high quality day care and supervision to individuals (hereafter ‘whānau member’) involved in the Day Programme.

The objective is to enhance disabled people’s quality of life and enable their community participation and maximum independence. This is achieved by creating linkages that allow disabled people’s needs to be addressed holistically, in an environment most appropriate to them. The vision of DSS is to ensure “Disabled people and their families are supported to live the lives they choose”.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To help assess each individual’s (hereafter ‘whānau member’) social / recreational / work skill, needs in conjunction with their significant others and / or Health Care Worker.

  • To work with whānau members in developing and implementing activity plans which include personal goals.

  • To help regularly review, in conjunction with the whānau member and significant others, the member progress toward the stated objectives.

  • To liaise with other Poutini Waiora Kaimahi to ensure that the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of whānau members one to one work is co-ordinated and carried out appropriately.

  • To actively liaise with PACT and other agencies working in the field.

  • To liaise with Pou Lead when planning and evaluating group activities.

  • Identify areas of professional development in consultation with Pou Lead.

  • Operate as an effective Kaiāwhina (Day Programme) of Poutini Waiora by working within the boundaries of the organisation’s policies and procedures

  • Prepare reports as required and attend meetings as directed.

Mōu | About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Current full driver’s license

  • High level of Information technology and administration literacy

  • Commitment to working effectively with Māori, Pacific, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries

  • Excellent time management and organisational skills

  • Able to work collaboratively in a range of formal and informal team setting and autonomously as the situation requires

  • Commitment to holistic, flexible and responsive working

  • Willingness to work with whānau in their homes

Desirable:

  • Fluency in Te Reo Māori, enhancing communication and engagement with whānau.

  • Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring culturally responsive health practices.

Why Join Us?

  • Make a real difference in the lives of whānau, supporting healthy futures.

  • Work in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

  • Receive professional development opportunities in Māori health and nursing practices.

  • Be part of a supportive, values-driven team committed to empowering whānau.

Come and join us!

If you are passionate about whānau-centred care, preventative health, and Childhood Immunisation, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help shape healthier futures for our communities.

How to Apply

  • Download and fill in the application form

  • Provide a cover letter and tell us about yourself and why this position is perfect for you

  • Supply a current CV and evidence of relevant qualifications

  • Email to: enquiries@poutiniwaiora.co.nz denoting “Disability Support Kaiāwhina ” in the subject line

Applications will be progressed as received. Close Date: 5pm Friday 20th June 2025.

For more information on the role, please view Position Description or if you have any questions, please email enquiries@poutiniwaiora.co.nz