Kaitūwhana – Whānau Ora

Te Tai o Poutini | Full Time/Permanent

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community?

Join our team as a Whanau Ora Kaitūwhana, where you'll provide holistic, whānau-centred healthcare, supporting families to thrive while remaining in their homes. Poutini Waiora is a Kaupapa Māori Health and Social Service Provider working across Te Tai o Poutini (Kawatiri, Māwhera, Hokitika/Westland, South Westland). providing a range of free and accessible health and social services.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are contracted by Te Tauraki, the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for Te Waipounamu, to deliver whānau ora services through the employment of a Kaitūwhana. 

 The Kaitūwhana works in partnership with whānau who meet the referral criteria, supporting them to identify their needs and aspirations, navigate complex situations, and advocate for access to appropriate services and opportunities. 

 The Kaitūwhana acts as a connector, advocate, and coach, guiding whānau to navigate pathways in health, housing, education, employment, and wellbeing, while reinforcing their tino rangatiratanga and whakapapa links to mana whenua, hapū, and whenua. This role is pivotal in connecting whānau with their communities, and to awhi and tautoko them to improve their overall circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting whānau/whaiora to develop plans for their current and future needs

  • Risk management

  • Crisis response

  • Facilitating access to resources

  • Providing tailored support and guidance

  • Upholding cultural values to promote holistic wellbeing

To ensure they are well equipped to address the complex challenges faced by whānau, the Kaitūwhana will participate in ongoing supervision and professional development.

 Mōu | About you

We are seeking someone who:

  •  Responds calmly and flexibly to change, complexity, and challenges; remains focused on positive outcomes

  • Engages in regular self-reflection and professional development to strengthen practice

  • Has commitment to kaupapa Māori values, demonstrates authenticity, integrity

Desirable:

  • Fluency in Te Reo Māori

Why Join Us?
We Offer: A supportive and flexible work environment that values work-life balance, Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.

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

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

Come and join us!

If you are a passionate leader committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help shape healthier futures for our communities.

Please apply by:

  • Download and fill in the application form and apply via seek.

  • 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

Applications will be progressed as received. Applications close 5pm Friday 7th August 2026.

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