Full Time Application Closes 28 Mar 2024 Auckland - Central Auckland Community and Social Service Specialist Pou Whirinaki Fixed Term Contract – April 2024 – April 2026 About the role This role works within the He Ara Whakamana Tangata team, with its primary purpose to meet the needs of residents residing within HomeGround (80 tenants) and Te Ao Marama (63 Tenants) apartments. While also providing activities and opportunities for wider whanau engagement in the activities space. The Pou Whirinaki role will be responsible for maintaining current activities and services while increasing the number of initiatives, activities and engagement opportunities from a fully embedded Matauranga Maori lens. They will be instrumental in creating relationships both internally and externally which directly relates to the current activities space, to re-energise and embed a te ao Maori look, feel and experience. This strategy will require input and support from services aligned with He Ara Whakamana Tangata. Duties Integrate and embed matauranga Maori projects and initiatives within the activities space and throughout the laneway areas where services are delivered to our clients. Facilitate opportunities for iwi, hapu and whanau Maori to contribute to activities that have a significant impact on our whanau. Provide consistent guidance on kaupapa Maori, tikanga Maori te reo Maori and Maori current affairs to enhance the capacity of the activities service delivery. Develop and implement initiatives and design changes to be responsive to Matauranga Maori. Develop relationships internally and with relevant external providers that support the Mission and its work. Skills & Experience Knowledge of Kaupapa Maori principles e.g., understanding culture, power and how it relates to the Treaty. In-depth knowledge and understanding of implementing te reo me ona tikanga Maori into organisational practice. Training and facilitation qualification preferable. Reputation as someone who is trusted and leads in a tika, pono and aroha way. Effective leadership skills that can empower and motivate others. Benefits EAP & external supervision 5 x 'Mission leave' days, additional to annual and sick leave Monthly romiromi (holistic energy and bodywork) Ongoing training and development 15% discount at Auckland City Mission retail op shops Access to low cost, farm fresh produce on a weekly basis Discounted parking at SkyCity Career progression opportunities Auckland City Mission - Te Tapui Atawhai supports Aucklanders in greatest need. Our services have evolved as the city's social needs have done and we respond to these needs with care and compassion while advocating for a reality where there are: enough suitable homes, enough money for nutritious food and easily accessible health care for all. Since our doors opened more than 100 years ago, this has been our 'why'. Today we operate across 10 sites in Tamaki Makaurau. We offer support for however long and in whatever way needed – for some people that's simply accessing one of our many services, for others that's a complex journey with our full support. Over the past 12 months the Mission has provided 200 people with permanent homes, conducted over 20,000 consultations at the Calder Health Centre in HomeGround, cared for 474 people in our residential social detox facility in HomeGround, distributed over 50,000 food parcels to families and individuals, and served over 75,000 warm meals in our community dining room, Haeata. Last year we were proud to win the Nga Ahuatanga o Te Tiriti Tohu (Award), and the Supreme Award at the 2023 Diversity Awards. These awards recognise our mahi to create a workplace which empowers Maori, and where Maori solutions can be developed and offered to the people who we support. I f you are interested in this role please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and Auckland City Mission.
