Kairāranga ā Whānau
Raukawa Whānau Ora
Join Our Whānau – Make a Difference in Your Community
Raukawa Whānau Ora Limited delivers a wide range of Health, Social Services, and Education Programmes within the Horowhenua and wider iwi boundaries of Ngāti Raukawa. Raukawa Whānau Ora employs a wide range of qualified experienced professionals within the organisation who are focused on delivering programmes and services to improve whānau well-being within the wider community.
Kairāranga ā Whānau - Make a Difference for Tamariki and Whānau
Levin, Permanent Full-time
Raukawa Whānau Ora is seeking a passionate and culturally grounded Kairāranga ā Whānau to support tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau to strengthen connections with whānau, hapū, iwi, and culture. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping whānau participate in decision-making processes that support positive
outcomes for tamariki.
About the Role
As our Kairāranga ā Whānau, you will:
- Build and maintain relationships with whānau, hapū, iwi, and community networks.
- Undertake whakapapa and whānau searching activities to strengthen connections for tamariki.
- Support social workers and coordinators to identify whānau members and natural support networks.
- Organise and facilitate hui-a-whānau and support participation in Family Group Conferences.
- Empower tamariki to have a voice in decisions affecting their lives.
- Advocate for culturally responsive, child-centred practice grounded in mana tamaiti and kaupapa Māori.
- Support cultural capability and relationship-building across the organisation and wider community.
About You
You will bring:
- Experience working with vulnerable tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau.
- Strong understanding of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga and kaupapa Māori practice.
- Knowledge of whakapapa, whānau, hapū, and iwi engagement.
- Established relationships and networks within iwi, marae, and local communities.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, advocacy, and engagement skills.
- The ability to work effectively with diverse cultures, particularly Māori and Pacific communities.
- An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and relevant child wellbeing legislation.
- Resilience, professionalism, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for whānau.
Why Join Us?
At Raukawa Whānau Ora, our work is guided by kaupapa Māori values and a commitment to empowering whānau. You'll join a supportive team dedicated to strengthening whānau wellbeing, championing the voices of tamariki, and creating lasting positive change in our communities.
Apply Now
Please send your cover letter and CV telling us why you’re the right fit to HR@rwo.nz
On receipt of your cover letter and CV, you will be sent a Raukawa Whānau Ora application pack along with a Job Description.
Please note, your cover letter and CV are to be received no later than 4.00pm on Monday 27 July 2026 to be eligible for consideration, any applications received outside of this timeframe will not be considered for the role.
Raukawa Whānau Ora Ltd
P.O. BOX 586
152 BATH STREET, LEVIN
Phone (06) 368-8678
HR@rwo.nz
