Pūmotomoto - Kaitautoko (Community Support Worker) - New Zealand Jobs Opening

September 23, 2024

Purapura Whetu Trust -

Christchurch

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Pūmotomoto - Kaitautoko (Community Support Worker)

Kahu Taurima First 2000 days
Be part of a humming whānau-focussed site

Te Whiwhinga mahi – The opportunity
Pūmotomoto is a service for pēpi and whānau in the first 2000 days of life (conception to 5 years). It is supported under the guidance of Te Oriori (an established service within Purapura Whetu Trust) and has been developed in response to the large body of research that highlights the period of life as the most critical for early brain development. It impacts lifelong health, wellbeing and social outcomes.
We are seeking a kaitautoko/support worker who wants to play an important and impactful role in supporting whānau and pēpi in the First 2000 days of their lives.

Nga kawenga matua o te mahi – key responsibilities of the role

Provide a range of free and accessible health and social services for Māori as a first priority to help achieve the vision of Purapura Whetu Trust throughout Ōtautahi
Support tangata whaiora and their whānau in the wider community to plan, set and achieve goals to increase overall wellbeing
Support and advocate for whānau and pēpi within primary and secondary health settings as outlined in our Kahu Taurima inititiatives
Depending on experience, there may be opportunities for involvement in group space activities in education for whānau in the areas of parent education both ante and postnatally
Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures as they relate to the provision of Te Oriori and Pūmotomoto services

Mō mātou – Our Organisation
Purapura Whetu Trust empowers people to reach their full potential through personal growth, positive mental health and wellbeing. We embrace a Māori view of wellbeing and provide clinical and cultural support services to whānau in Ōtautahi.
Be a part of an ever-expanding service delivering support and programmes for parents, caregivers, whānau and tamariki. We are passionate about providing a service that enhances the mana of whānau through whakapapa korero (learning pathways) and the sharing of taonga tuku iho (gifts handed down through whānau).
Apply now! Or for general patai email maree.murdoch@pw.maori.nz or call Maree Murdoch on 021 220 1427
Applications will be processed as they are received.

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