Kaitiaki
Manaaki Ora Trust · 11-50 employees
What the role involves
- Supporting families
- Enhancing parenting
- Delivering care
What they ask for
Passion for supporting pregnant mothers, babies, children, and families; ability to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care under Registered Nurse supervision.
About the job
Kaitiaki, Kahu Taurima
Fixed Term 12 months, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Tēnā koe! Kei te mihi mai i Manaaki Ora, he roopū oranga kei te takere o Te Arawa waka.
Ko wai mātou / About us:
Manaaki Ora Trust is a kaupapa Māori organisation that has grown from the aspirations of Te Arawa to ensure Māori are healthy, live well and are able to access the services and support that they need. We are a leading service provider utilising kaupapa Māori approaches for the well-being of all people. Manaaki Ora Trust is a smoke-free organisation.
Te whakatakanga / Our mission:
Kia whai, kia tipu, kia manaaki ora e.
To seek, to grow, and to nurture wellbeing.
Ko wai koe / About you:
The Kaitiaki role is central to the kaupapa of Tipu Ora. In this rewarding role, you will bring a genuine passion for supporting hapū māmā, their pēpi, tamariki and whānau. Your unique life experiences will enable you to share valuable knowledge that enhances mothercraft and parenting skills within the community. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality care, you will utilize evidence-based practices under the guidance of our clinical team with all mahi delegated and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
The successful applicant will work alongside Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Kaitiaki (including the Pāpā Program) throughout all aspects of working with Hapū māmā, tamariki and whānau.
For those who wish to apply via manual application please complete the attached Employment Information and Application Form and send to vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz
Applications close Friday 2nd October 2026
(Interviews may commence prior to the closing date)
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