Wayfinder Mana Ake Programme in Schools, Part time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has become available to work 24 hours per week as a Wayfinder/Taiurungi, as part of the Waiariki Mana Ake Programme in Taupo and Turangi. The role presents a phenomenal opportunity to make a positive difference. He korero m te tranga - About the Role This role will be responsible for delivering early interventional health and wellbeing guidance, support and service within Kaupapa Mori Kura/ Kura a iwi.

The Mana Ake service is led by health but delivered in collaboration with education, enabling the delivery of support where initial discovery of wellbeing need is often identified in a community setting. The Wayfinder/Taiurungi will work closely with the clinical team, providing individual and group-based interventions and whole of classroom programmes in kura. The Wayfinder/Taiurungi will provide a link between the clinical team, Kura Kaupapa/Kura a iwi, as well as wider whnau and community supports.

The Wayfinder/Taiurungi will form part of a culturally responsive workforce focused on building whakawhnaungatanga and relationships and will walk alongside tamariki and whnau on their wellbeing journey. The design and delivery of wellbeing support will be informed by tamariki and families/whnau voice. We are looking for an individual who has established networks and relationships with local communities within the Waiariki rohe and enjoys working with a wide range of people.

Experience working within health, education or social service collaborative initiatives, and experience in working with whnau are key requirements for this role. He korero mu - About You You should have A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role Computer competency Phenomenal relationship skills and the ability to work effectively in a team A full drivers license You will be Experienced in working with community, tamariki and whnau Adaptable and able to pivot within a rapidly changing environment Fluent in Te Reo Ko ng painga o te tranga Our Benefits Career development Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference for generations to come Be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team Discounts (with local businesses) Work-life balance and an outdoor playground on your doorstepNg uaratanga m a mtou mahi Our Values Our people live our values which underpin the way in which we support our communities.

It is important to us when recruiting, to recruit new colleagues who share in our values: Manaakitanga - respect and acknowledgment of each others intrinsic value and contribution Integrity - truthfully and consistently acting collectively for the common good Accountability - collective and individual ownership for clinical and financial outcomes and sustainability The role will be based.