As a full-time Kaimahi, your primary mission will be to restore mana, strengthen safety, and enhance the wellbeing of our older people, ensuring they maintain control over their lives. Guided by Ngāti Porou tikanga , you will work closely with whānau, hapū, and community agencies to provide coordinated and holistic support across the region.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy and Support: Provide practical, emotional, and cultural support to kaumātua and kuia while advocating for their rights, safety, and dignity.
• Whānau-Centred Practice: Develop support plans alongside clients and whānau using a client-led, strengths-based approach.
• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with marae, health providers, and social services, and support outreach to isolated rural communities.
• Safety Planning: Support immediate safety planning where family violence or elder abuse risks are identified...