He kōrero mō mātou | About Us
Te Puna Manawa Trust (HealthWEST) is a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) and Not for Profit Charitable Trust with Māori provider status committed to providing quality health and social services to the community. We are passionate about improving the health and social outcomes through free, innovative primary care and community services across the Waitematā region with a focus on Māori, Pacific, tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and other high-needs populations.
Ko te tūranga Mahi | About the Service
Te Puna Manawa is excited to be recruiting for our Kahu Taurima service. Kahu Taurima is a whānau centred service for maternity and early years. The service will ensure that whānau have access to the full range of health and social services for the first 2,000 days that is responsive to their needs. Our Kahu Taurima service will integrate with our other existing services including Outreach Immunisation Service, Healthy Babies, Healthy Futures, and Noho Āhuru Healthy Homes. We need the best kaimahi leading, influencing, working collaboratively, enhancing our health and social services to achieve better health outcomes for hapū wahine, māmā, pāpā, pēpi and whānau.
He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role
We are seeking applications from culturally competent, experienced individuals.
Our kaimahi also must have:
– A strong whānau ora approach with a particular focus on hapū wahine, māmā, pāpā, pēpi and whānau
– Experience in delivering frontline services that embraces Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti
– Well-developed networks in the community
– Be able to demonstrate knowledge of Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori
– The ability to connect with families through whakawhanaungatanga
– Be confident working autonomously and within a team environment
All kaimahi will be supported with supervision, training and development opportunities, and provided with a mobile phone, laptop, and access to fleet vehicles.
Ko tā mātou mahi | We Offer
- Ongoing support for training and professional development
- Professional supervision
- Full orientation and induction
- A friendly and welcoming atmosphere
- Passionate and dedicated team
- Social Club
Tikanga haumaru | Safety Checking
Te Puna Manawa is committed to the application of the Children’s Act 2014 and its intent to improve the safety of all children. Safety checking for employment will be required for this role.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
If you think this is the role for you, please forward your CV and cover letter to careers@healthwest.co.nz today. Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 4 September 2025
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Please note this role may be filled prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position. Te Puna Manawa HealthWEST is committed to a fair recruitment process in accordance with equal employment opportunity principles.