Community Development (Community Services & Development) As a social worker you will work as part of a team that support whanau who want to give their whanau and tamariki the best possible start in life.Our Kaimahi work alongside whanau to facilitate, support and deliver a range of health promotion, education and training opportunities for whanau and communities within Te Porowini o Ngati Hine (service area).Our goal is to enable whanau to identify their essential needs in their home environment to assist in strengthening their capacity to self manage their journey.ABOUT YOUWe are looking for culturally competent professionals (preferably from a Social Work; Navigator or High-complex needs background) who possess the skills and attitude, to prepare whanau to develop their own pathways where whanau are well, safe and determine, for themselves, their own way forward to achieving their goals and aspirations. Preferred applicants will have active and meaningful networks that can support whanau in areas such as Accommodation, Employment, Health, Whanau relationships, Community Contribution and Cultural Connectivity.The Successful CandidateHold a Tertiary qualification or degree in Social ServicesHave the ability to sow vision and new ways for whanau and their journey Ability to self-manage and work within a team OUR STORY, OUR SERVICESNgati Hine Health Trust (The Trust) celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022. From humble beginnings, the Trust has grown to become an exponential leader in oranga (wellbeing) services within the Northland community. The Trust delivers across multiple sectors including health, disability support, mental health & addictions, primary care, justice, corrections, housing, education, social services, reo irirangi Maori and Whanau Ora. We have locations in Kawakawa (Head Office), Whangarei (Business Support) and satellite offices in Kaikohe, Pakaraka, Moerewa and Kaeo. The size and complexity of the Trust can be measured with, circa 30 June 2022: $40M revenue, 400+ kaimahi and over 100 funding contracts and/or agreements. To find out more, visit the website: PAE TAWHITI: OUR PURPOSEKo Ngati Hine e ngunguru nei: Our vision statement gives Ngati Hine Health Trust the ability to advocate for whanau, hapu and hapori, while being accountable to those we serve.Me u ki te Tu o Ngati Hine, ko te oranga te take: We will hold-fast to the values and tikanga that underpin Ngati Hine as we endeavour to uplift the wellbeing of our whanau, hapu and hapori.Whanaungatanga: Kinship and relationshipsKotahitanga: Unity of purposeThe Trust is proud to be a Kaupapa Maori Organisation committed to not just reflecting Maori values, but Ngati Hine tikanga and kawa (Te Tu o Ngati Hine). The Trust is committed to understanding and reflecting in the way we operate the principles found within two key documents of Aotearoa, New Zealand: He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tirene, 1835, the Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, 1840.Applications for this position close 17 May 2024 at 15:00pm. Important: To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, reside or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand, and therefore, hold a valid visa. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? How many years' experience do you have as a social worker? How many years of people management experience do you have? Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
