Mō te tūrangi mahi – About the role
The Kaitaiohi will provide around the clock day-to-day care, for our rangatahi who for whatever reason are disconnected from their whānau. Delivering planned programmes and guidance services for rangatahi from the safety of the residential setting -Whare Tiaki.
This is not your typical 9-5 job. You will be part of a team required to work a 12-hour shift rotation, including night shift, rostered weekends and public holidays.
https://recruit.chillifactor.co.nz/jobs/view?id=14839
Mōu – About you
Our ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate the cultural intelligence necessary to understand whānau situations and build relationships of trust and confidence.
- Have empathy and patience, demonstrate resilience, critical thinking, and problem-solving techniques
- Have a working knowledge of iwi, hapū and whānau ki Te Tau Ihu ō Te Waka ā Maui.
- Have a strong commitment to working in partnership within Te Tiriti ō Waitangi framework.
- Possess a good level of understanding of Tikanga Māori and te reo Māori is preferred
- Bring sound judgement, time management and organisational skills.
- Have established community connections and knowledge of local networks, and an understanding of social and economic issues facing whānau.
- Have a reasonable level of fitness to work with Taiohi/Rangatahi in scheduled programmes and recreational activities as required.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and report writing ability
- Be motivated and flexible
- Have a clean full driver’s license
- Have a tertiary qualification or the equivalent work history and experience in Kaupapa Māori/Health/Social work/Youth work etc.
This role would suit someone who is committed to providing better outcomes for our rangatahi. Someone who can demonstrate tolerance, understanding and empathy and deliver ethical practice while maintaining personal boundaries. This role is available now and will be screening applications as they come in, so apply now!
For confidential enquiries, please contact Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or alternatively you may apply with your cover letter and resume via our recruitment portal https://recruit.chillifactor.co.nz/jobs/view?id=14839