Te āheinga - The opportunity:

The Kaiāwhina in the Pou Oranga Whaiora Residential Service provides holistic support to individuals seeking recovery from methamphetamine dependencies. This role delivers culturally sensitive interventions that integrate traditional Māori healing modalities and values with Western recovery practice to promote overall well-being and sustainable recovery.

This position is part of an iwi‑led service delivered by Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea, in collaboration with the Eastern Bay Iwi Provider Alliance including Tūwharetoa ki Kāwerau, Tūhoe Hauora, and Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa working collectively to provide kaupapa Māori‑based healing and support for whānau impacted by methamphetamine harm.

 

These casual and part-time roles operate within a 24-hour residential facility with a range of rostered shirts available:

• Monday to Friday: 10pm – 6.30am

• Weekends: 6am – 2.00pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10pm - 6am

 

Ngā Kawenga me ngā Mahi – Duties & responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to whaiora, addressing their physical, social, and emotional needs, within a safe and supportive environment.

• Facilitate group sessions focusing on recovery, coping mechanisms and life skills.

• Assist in the development and delivery of culturally appropriate recovery programs that are mana enhancing.

• Administer and prescribed medications to whaiora as per the designated schedule and maintain records as per process.

• Collaborate with whaiora to identify personal recovery goals, during and post-residential treatment.

• Prepare regular reports, keep accurate reports of incidents.

• Collaborate with the clinical team, counsellors, and internal and external organisations.

 

Ngā wheako me ngā pūkenga - Experience & Skills required:

• Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions, or Addictions.

• Experience in providing support services to individuals with substance abuse issues, preferably in a Māori cultural context.

• Knowledge of traditional Māori healing modalities and values, and a willingness to integrate them into the support services.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to establish rapport with whaiora and their whanau.

• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a non-judgmental attitude towards individuals with addiction issues.

• Basic understanding of medication administration protocols and adherence to safety guidelines.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail for accurate documentation and reporting.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and cultural competency training.

• Available for casual work on weekdays, weekends and nights.

 

If your skills and experience match this role, APPLY NOW! Send your expression of interest to peopleandculture@whakatohea.co.nz requesting the job description.

 

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Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted