Community Support Worker Pukenga Atawhai
Community Support Worker - Pukenga Atawhai
- Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Kenginston - Te Whare Tiaki Mahana
- Permanent Full Time – 1 FTE
- Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5pm
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
About the Role
Mental Health & Addictions Services are looking to appoint to the Hauora Māori Team based in Kensington Timaru. The successful applicant will provide cultural supports under Clinical direction to the Adult Community Mental Health Services, Infant Child & Adolescent, Alcohol & Drug Services Inpatient Unit Timaru Hospital, Peer Supports and inclusive of the wider hapori of South Canterbury.
The role provides a cultural lens within the multi-disciplinary team, advocating inclusion and care through concepts Māori utilizing Ta Mason Duries model of Te Whare Tapa wha. Additionally, to foster & support collaborations of Partnership, Participation & Protection with Mana Whenua and Maataa Waka.
About you
We are seeking someone with relevant Tohu experience in Mental Health and Addiction Services and with an understanding of Tikanga and Matauranga Māori, plus Knowledge of and Understanding of the application of Te Tiriiti o Waitangi & Hauora Maori Te Reo Rangatira. Additionally the;
- Ability to build relationships within the wider Māori community
- Exceptional people and communication skill
- Open to further professional development
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Salary
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 14 May 2026
Close Date: 14 May 2026
AOV 1037
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: DZFI6138854
Location: Mental Health Services (Kensington Centre)
Closing Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026