Kaimahi Support Worker THH
Ngāti Hine Health Trust · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Supporting recovery goals
- Providing practical support
- Assisting with transport
What they ask for
Experience in mental health and/or addiction services; full New Zealand driver licence; strong communication skills; understanding of tikanga Māori and Whānau Ora principles; Level 4 Mental Health qualification or willingness to work towards one.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
Kaimahi Support Worker (3 x Fixed Term Positions)
Mental Health & Addictions Residential Services
Ngāti Hine Health Trust is seeking three 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.