Attendance Service Kaimahi | Oranga Whānau
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Trust · 51-200 employees
What the role involves
- Coordinating service delivery
- Building relationships
- Maintaining data
What they ask for
Minimum 2 years' experience with rangatahi and whānau; tertiary qualification in education or social services; strong relationship management, communication, organisational and reporting skills; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; computer literacy; clean full driver's licence.
- 2+ yrs experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
Attendance Service Kaimahi
Te Rua Taiko | Mount Maunganui
Full- Time | Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
Are you passionate about supporting tamariki and whānau to thrive in education? Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Trust is seeking dedicated Attendance Service Kaimahi to lead and guide our team in promoting regular school attendance and addressing barriers to participation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Oranga Whānau Manager, you will provide strong coordination, leadership, and oversight of daily service delivery. You’ll work closely with kura, whānau, and tamariki to ensure meaningful engagement and support, including facilitating wraparound social and clinical services where needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in regular supervision and professional development
- Build strong relationships with kura, whānau, and tamariki
- Maintain accurate data and prepare reports for management and funders
- Facilitate referrals and interventions to support whānau wellbeing
- Promote consistent school attendance through community initiatives
- Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education and organisational policies
- Attend relevant hui and forums
- Uphold Ngāi Te Rangi values and tikanga in all aspects of service delivery
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with rangatahi and whānau (within the last two years)
- Tertiary qualification in education, social services, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong relationship management and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and reporting abilities
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in service delivery
- Computer literacy and data management skills
- Willingness to learn Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and Te Reo Māori
- Clean, current full driver’s licence
Apply now to take advantage of the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of tamariki and whānau across Tauranga Moana. You’ll be part of a kaupapa-driven team committed to empowering our communities through education and support.