Introduction Tn koutou katoa, Ml n, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kia orna, Tlofa lava, Ml e lelei, Tlofa, Ni sa bula vinaka, Noa'ia, and warm Pacific Greetings. E ng reo, e ng mana, huri noa I te motu, tn koutou katoa. He tranga tnei e wtea ana ki roto o Kia Puwai Description Join our Kia Puwai whnau in making a positive difference in the lives of rangatahi in our community! About the role | M tnei tranga mahi This is a Permanent Full-Time position (1.

0 FTE), working Monday to Friday each week. We are looking for a Senior Team Leader to join our Hillsborough Lighthouse team. The role provides frontline leadership for Youth Workers, maintains kaimahi rosters and drives the tikanga of the whare.

The Senior Team Leader works closely with the Practice Leader to develop practice, implement our model of care and ensure the smooth running of the service on a daily basis. Hillsborough Lighthouse provides a safe place to stay for rangatahi aged 11 to 17 years, often for a short period, at short notice or in an emergency (both care and youth justice). Rangatahi here predominantly identify as male however we also have gender diverse rangatahi.

About You | Mu You may have worked in residential services, led youth programmes, managed sports teams, led mentorship programs, or provided leadership to young people in a relevant setting. If you are a confident and empathetic person who can support youth with complex and challenging behaviours, we are looking for you! If you have a heart for our vulnerable rangatahi and want to work with an amazing, supportive organisation, if you believe you have the following qualities, then you could be who we are looking for. To be considered for this role you will need: Experience working with rangatahi who have complex behavioural needs Proven experience in leading a team Strong verbal and written communication skills Have the willingness and ability to uphold the mana of our organisation by embracing tikanga and matauranga Mori as part of best practice.

A full NZ drivers licence To complete satisfactory Police and Oranga Tamariki background checks NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 4) or equivalent tertiary qualification (preferred) What we offer | Ng huatanga kei a mtou A comprehensive induction programme including noho marae Fun-loving whnau environment Outstanding training and supervision including cultural support and development 24/7 Supportive management Paid Birthday Leave About Kia Puwai We are a non-profit tangata Tiriti organisation which specialises in providing therapeutic services for tamariki, rangatahi and whnau who have complex behaviour and/or mental health needs. Our innovative approach combines Western evidence-based models with mtauranga Mori and Pasifika knowledge. We work in a trauma informed way that acknowledges the impacts of colonisation for tangata whenua and indigenous peoples of Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, including how and why members of these communities may require our services.

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