Poukura Kāinga | Manager, Home Assist

Poukura Kāinga - Home Assist Manager

• Leadership Role • Operational Excellence

• Home and Community Support Service Focus

• Thames based

Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki is a not-for-profit kaupapa Māori health organisation, based out of Thames. We have successfully delivered wellness services across Hauraki since 1994. We provide home and community support services in Coromandel, Whitianga, Tairua/Pauanui, Whangamata, Paeroa, Waihi, Te Aroha, Thames and South Waikato area. We aim to be a leading indigenous health provider by providing high-quality, whānau-centred services throughout the communities we represent.

Reporting to the Manukura Hauora, the Poukura Kāinga is responsible for leading the strategic development and operational planning of all Ohu Kāinga services.

Responsibilities will include recruitment and development of the Ohu Kāinga workforce ensuring services are aligned with our operational manual, tikanga and values, as well as regulatory requirements.  You will provide supervision, support and leadership that fosters a collaborative environment embracing our principle of hongi hongi te wheiwheiā – or embracing feedback.

Building strong relationships with external stakeholders and providers and being an advocate for Māori health within the rohe is also important. This role will form part of the management team so providing accurate and clear advice to the leadership team is essential.

You will require the ability to critically review data and lead continuous improvement as well as experience in developing and implementing quality and risk management systems.

Strong leadership skills is essential and you must be able to act with discretion, sensitivity, and integrity. Previous experience in working with Iwi/Māori organisations and knowledge of tikanga Māori principles/practices is preferred. Some competency in te reo Māori and a tertiary qualification in a relevant health and disability field is essential.

This role is based in Thames but will work across the Thames- Coromandel region. If you are looking for a new career opportunity working for a values-based, forward-thinking, passionate organisation that supports best practice initiatives and innovative directions, then this could be the role you are looking for.

Me pēwhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, pace, keen to make a difference, be part of a flexible whānau-friendly culture, and contribute your skills to a kaupapa that has purpose, then this could be the role for you. Apply via our website or SEEK NZ with your CV and a brief cover letter describing your alignment with our kaupapa and your vision for the future of Hauraki wellbeing.

For a copy of the position description, please email your request to: hr_matakirea@korowai.co.nz

Applications close on Wednesday, 4 October 2026.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process. We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.