Pou Hononga (fixed term for one year)

This is a new role which will give effect to our vision and mission.

Our vision for Te Pā is a:
Living, thriving ecology of care that heals, restores and transforms our people.

Our mission is:
To whakakaha the cultural, social, economic and political imperatives of whānau .

Our staff work within Te Pā philosophy, principles, practice, knowledge, and structures – based on Kaupapa Māori – through which we express our values of manaakitanga, whakapapa, wairuatanga, rangatiratanga, whanaungatanga and arohatanga.

About the Role

The Pou Hononga is responsible for the advancement of tikanga Māori within Te Pā service and programme delivery to tangata.  This is to ensure that Te Pā is enhancing the mana of our people by connecting tangata to one’s whānau, hapū, iwi, marae and waka.

This position supports tangata being deported primarily from overseas and tangata either entering or exiting the justice pipeline to connect back to whānau, hapū and iwi. The role also has a strong mentoring and coaching of staff to develop cultural capability and capacity in their practice.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of deportees, tangata either entering in or exiting the justice system, apply now for the Pou Hononga role.  Together, we can support our tangata to achieve their self determined moemoea (dreams) and wawata (aspirations).

Requirements

• Minimum of a degree in Mātauranga Māori, education, social practice, social services, mental health, community services, or similar.
• High level of fluency in Te reo Māori and Te Ao Māori.
• Knowledgeable in Mātauranga Māori, whanaungatanga and manaakitanga.
• Experience working within Māori models of health and wellbeing.
• Experience working with organisations to improve tikanga practices.
• Previous experience working with tangata who have been incarcerated is an advantage.

Benefits and Culture

• Supportive management and collaborative team
• Contribute to innovative and creative space
• Encouraged and supported in growth and development
• A fun team environment

Location

This position will be based in Central Auckland.

If you would like further information about this role, please email your request to Jill Le Prou at jilllp@tepaa.nz.

To apply for this role, please see our advertisement on Seek.

Applications close Wednesday, 7 June 2023, or earlier if the right candidate is found.

Mental Health Lead Practitioner (fixed term for one year)

Our vision for Te Pā is a:
Living, thriving ecology of care that heals, restores and transforms our people.

Our mission is:
To whakakaha the cultural, social, economic and political imperatives of whānau .

Our staff work within Te Pā philosophy, principles, practice, knowledge, and structures – based on Kaupapa Māori – through which we express our values of manaakitanga, whakapapa, wairuatanga, rangatiratanga, whanaungatanga and arohatanga.

About the Role

Many of our tangata (clients), have complex needs, trauma and mental health concerns. The role of the Mental Health Lead Practitioner is using the principles of client recovery and utilising community resources, assessing and actively supporting tangata to achieve their recovery goals by providing individual and group interventions. As a qualified health professional you will work alongside our kaiārahi to support tangata to actualise their potential, to improve their wellbeing, and to access appropriate support services including health services.

As the Mental Health Lead Practitioner you will use your experience from working in the mental health sector combined with a trauma informed lens to assess, triage and support tangata to access appropriate support services including health solutions to successfully integrate back into the community.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of deportees, tangata either entering in or exiting the justice system, apply now for the Mental Health Lead Practitioner. Together, we can support our tangata to achieve their self determined moemoea (dreams) and wawata (aspirations).

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in health or mental health.
• Mental health and clinical experience.
• Knowledge of recovery perspectives and the skills to work in a recovery focused way.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation.
• Previous experience working with tangata who have been incarcerated is an advantage.

Benefits and Culture

• Supportive management and collaborative team
• Contribute to innovative and creative space
• Encouraged and supported in growth and development
• A fun team environment

Location

This position will be based in Central Auckland.

If you would like further information about this role, please email your request to Jill Le Prou at jilllp@tepaa.nz.

To apply for this role, please see our advertisement on Seek – Mental Health Lead Practitioner.

Applications close Wednesday, 7 June 2023, or earlier if the right candidate is found. 

Kaiwhakahaere (Manager) Tū Whānau

Our vision for Te Pā is a:
Living, thriving ecology of care that heals, restores and transforms our people.

Do you have a passion and drive that go beyond a tick box response and can support Te Pā to achieve its mission “To whakakaha the cultural, social, economic and political imperatives of whānau”?

Te Pā is committed to going the extra mile and working with our tangata and whānau to curb intergenerational incarceration and cultivate a safer community for all.

Our staff work within Te Pā philosophy, principles, practice, knowledge, and structures – based on Kaupapa Māori – through which we express our values of manaakitanga, whakapapa, wairuatanga, rangatiratanga, whanaungatanga and arohatanga.

About the role

This is a brand-new, exciting role responsible for a team of navigators who will support Māori who have been sentenced to imprisonment or remanded into custody, by helping their whānau navigate the impact of incarceration on whānau wellbeing.

This is an active case and team management role with leadership responsibilities of the Tū Whānau team of Kaiārahi/Navigators. You will be expected to demonstrate an adaptive leadership capability that will contribute to the excellent implementation of the delivery of services that are underpinned by a Tū Whānau philosophy. This team will receive referrals to whānau according to service criteria, develop whānau plans and follow through by supporting whānau capacity development aligned to Tū Whānau outcomes and priorities. You will provide oversight of the team in their efforts to manage an agreed sequence of steps and coordinate relationships with other partners that lead to personalised goal setting. You will be concerned with ensuring that best practice and support services are delivered to whānau that align to the vision of Tū Whānau Services.

 Requirements

• This is a mid-senior level role for someone with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in the Whānau Ora, Māori development, Community Development, Active & Healthy Lifestyles, Health Promotion, Employment, Justice, Rangatahi space or equivalent experiences that are transferable.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree or higher and in relevant disciplines (e.g Business Management, Social Services Development, Māori Business and Development or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to work confidently and competently within, and enjoy, Te Ao Māori.
• A track record of excellent relationship and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated capacity to recruit, manage and coach team leaders to get the best out of their staff on an ongoing basis.
• Experience in successful managing for performance including overcoming poor performance situations and addressing poor behaviour.
• Capacity to comprehensively breakdown complex delivery requirements to tactical steps and ensure that each is carried out by team members with appropriate attention to quality and detail.
• A track record of sound financial management including financial literacy and strong budget monitoring capability.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office, and experience using a Client Management system.
• Proficient in advanced report writing, written, and verbal communications.
• Established networks and/or working knowledge of greater Auckland area.
• The confidence and willingness to work with whānau Māori and the specific communities which also includes people of different ages, cultures, ethnicities, and abilities.
• Demonstrated high-level communication skills including inter-personal, written, and verbal communication skills and effective experience at liaising at all levels with stakeholder, partners, governance and whānau.
• Highly developed organisational and personal time management skills.
• Personal appearance and work is presented in a professional manner.
• An orientation to utilise effective IT services to assist with every aspect of work, capture information and provide measurement.
• Current full NZ Driver Licence required.

Desirable

Fluency in Te Reo Māori

Benefits and culture

• Supportive management and collaborative team
• Contribute to innovative and creative space
• Encouraged and supported in growth and development
• A fun team environment

Direct Reporting

This position will report to the GM – Operations.

Location

This position will be based in Central Auckland.

If you would like further information about this role, please email your request to Jill Le Prou at jilllp@tepaa.nz.

To apply for this role, please see our advertisement on Seek – Kaiwhakahaere (Manager) Tū Whānau.

Applications close Sunday, 18 June 2023, or earlier if the right candidate is found.