About this role

Kaimahi Support Worker (3 x Fixed Term Positions)

Mental Health & Addictions Residential Services

Ngāti Hine Health Trust is seeking three full-time fixed-term Kaimahi Support Workers to join our Residential Mental Health & Addictions team.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of tangata whaiora and whānau by providing culturally responsive, recovery-focused support within a kaupapa Māori environment.

About the Role

You will:

Support tangata whaiora to achieve their recovery goals.
Provide practical, emotional, and day-to-day support within a residential setting.
Assist with transport to appointments and community activities.
Advocate for and connect tangata whaiora with health, housing, education, and social services.
Work collaboratively with whānau, clinicians, and community providers.

About You

You will have:

Experience in Mental Health and/or Addiction services.
Experience supporting tangata whaiora and whānau.
A full New Zealand Driver Licence.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
An understanding of tikanga Māori and Whānau Ora principles.
A Level 4 Mental Health qualification or willingness to work towards one.

What We Offer

A supportive Kaupapa Māori workplace.
Professional development and supervision.
The opportunity to create meaningful outcomes for whānau and communities.
If you're passionate about recovery, wellbeing, and whānau-centred support, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the NHHT whānau.