Kaimahi Support Worker TPO

Kaimahi Support Worker (2 x Fixed Term Positions)

Mental Health & Addictions Residential Services

Ngāti Hine Health Trust is seeking two full-time fixed-term Kaimahi Support Workers to join our Residential Mental Health & Addictions team.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of tangata whaiora and whānau by providing culturally responsive, recovery-focused support within a kaupapa Māori environment.

About the Role

You will:

• Support tangata whaiora to achieve their recovery goals.
• Provide practical, emotional, and day-to-day support within a residential setting.
• Assist with transport to appointments and community activities.
• Advocate for and connect tangata whaiora with health, housing, education, and social services.
• Work collaboratively with whānau, clinicians, and community providers.

About You

You will have:

• Experience in Mental Health and/or Addiction services.
• Experience supporting tangata whaiora and whānau.
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• An understanding of tikanga Māori and Whānau Ora principles.
• A Level 4 Mental Health qualification or willingness to work towards one.

What We Offer

• A supportive Kaupapa Māori workplace.
• Professional development and supervision.
• The opportunity to create meaningful outcomes for whānau and communities.

If you're passionate about recovery, wellbeing, and whānau-centred support, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the NHHT whānau.