Kairaranga-ā-Whānau - Ōamaru (Part-time 20 hours per week)

Position will be based at our Ōamaru Site We're offering a competitive salary starting from $90,429-$100,019 depending on experience (pro rata) Position will be based at our Ōamaru Site We're offering a competitive salary starting from $90,429-$100,019 depending on experience (pro rata) Are you passionate about putting our tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything you do and say? Are you strong in Te Āo Māori? Want to work in a value-based role where you can provide direct and meaningful support? Look no further, we are currently seeking a Kairaranga a-Whānau to join our Ōamaru Site . To be successful in this role, you will need to bring your well-developed relationship building skills to build strong networks with local Iwi, Marae, and community. Another key attribute that you will be sharing is your good communication skills, specifically in Te Reo Māori both verbally and written. Proven negotiation and advocacy skills at a senior level will be advantageous, as well as strong problem solving, and decision-making skills. Mō te tūnga | About the role For this exciting role, working closely with Oranga Tamariki social Workers and Coordinators, the Kairaranga a-Whānau will assist in identifying whānau, hapū and iwi relationships for tamariki and rangatahi. You will also be developing and maintaining relationships with tangata whenua and other key members of cultural groups. You will also be providing support in building cultural capability by working in partnership with the Ōamaru Site Manager and Site Leadership team. Another big part of your role will include convening and facilitating hui-a-whānau, especially prior to Family Group Conferences. Support tamariki and rangatahi to be well connected to their whānau Support social workers and co-ordinators to identify whānau, hapu and iwi relationships for tamariki and whānau Organise and facilitate hui-a-whānau, especially prior to Family Group Conferences Assist tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to be well prepared to participate in all whānau decision making processes Where appropriate, support whānau to identify those within the whānau who may be able to offer care to tamariki and rangatahi Support cultural capability building within the site, in partnership with site manager practice leader and supervisors Develop and maintain relationships with tangata whenua and key members of other cultural groups Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring Key requirements of the role include: Support tamariki and rangatahi to be well connected to their whānau Support social workers and co-ordinators to identify whānau, hapu and iwi relationships for tamariki and whānau Organise and facilitate hui-a-whānau, especially prior to Family Group Conferences Assist tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to be well prepared to participate in all whānau decision making processes Where appropriate, support whānau to identify those within the whānau who may be able to offer care to tamariki and rangatahi Support cultural capability building within the site, in partnership with site manager practice leader and supervisors Develop and maintain relationships with tangata whenua and key members of other cultural groups #J-18808-Ljbffr