Mana Whakahaere / Cultural Leader Reconnect Family Services Closing date: Mar 30, 2024 Permanent Full Time Auckland Reconnect Family Services works with a range of young people with high and complex needs, offering programmes that provide care & protection and youth justice services. We believe in reconnecting children and young people to make a positive contribution to whnau, community, and society. An exciting role is available working across the organisation.

We are looking for someone who understands the Care Standards environment and embodies kaupapa. Someone who can quickly build relationships and is comfortable turning up to different worksites on a weekly basis, ensuring both their presence and kaupapa Mori is felt and appreciated. The role reports to the CEO and works together with a strong and committed existing management team to support close to 200 staff and Caregivers, doing vital work within Tmaki Makaurau and across the top of Te Ika-a-Mui.

Were flexible with our approach, and candidates may bring a range of skills including: Being committed to the articles of te Tiriti o Waitangi. Understanding what a strong, genuine appreciation for those looks like in practice Have experience embedding them into practice Being a relationship builder Being comfortable leading tikanga; whaikrero, poroporoaki, etc. Showing initiative, being proactive, and looking for opportunities to improve practice collaboratively Having established relationships with Iwi Have an understanding of the demographics Reconnect serves, and be comfortable with them Having an appreciation and comfort with Pasifika culture Being competent with Microsoft office Being able to pass a police and MSD check, with a full driver licence Reconnect can offer meaningful work, a fantastic team, flexibility (one day work from home), competitive remuneration, fully funded health insurance for you and discounted health insurance for your whanau, and a full use vehicle.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. APPLY NOW.