Family Start Whānau Worker
About Us:
Raukawa Charitable Trust has been a provider of quality community initiatives throughout the South Waikato since 1987. We are proud to deliver a wide range of iwi-led initiatives in health, social, treaty, cultural, and environmental sectors to the communities we serve.
- Are you passionate about making a difference in our communities and in the lives of others?
- Looking for work-life balance or family-friendly hours with weekends free?
- Are you seeking a role with ongoing professional development pathways?
Come and work for Raukawa Charitable Trust and be the change you want to see!
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Family Start team for a caring, compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in our communities and in the lives of others. This is a full-time, permanent position based out of our Putāruru tari.
The Role:
Family Start is an integrated service with the Well Child Tamariki Ora team which focuses on improving children’s growth and health, learning and relationships, family circumstances, environment and safety. Family Start is a home-based service which supports whanau on their parenting journey.
We are looking for people who are champions for their community, marae, hapū, and iwi, and who want to make a real difference in the lives of our tamariki and whānau. Participation in the programme is voluntary. We support all whānau who are struggling with trauma, challenges, or problems that put the health, education, and wellbeing of a child at risk.
We support whānau in the Raukawa rohe, incorporating Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tīrau, Matamata, Cambridge, Mangakino, Te Awamutu, and surrounding areas.
About You:
- You will be working in a friendly and supportive team environment, but you must also be able to self-manage and take the initiative.
- Qualified or working towards a Level 7 Diploma/Degree in social work, nursing, early childhood education, counselling, OR
- Significant experience in a discipline relevant to working with children and their families/whānau
- A strong team player who works well in a team environment
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- An understanding of the working environment when dealing with vulnerable tamariki and their whānau
- A commitment to work in culturally appropriate ways that reflect and build on the strengths of individuals, whānau, and hapū
In return, we offer:
- Pathways for personal and professional development
- Wellness packages supportive of work-life balance — no night shifts, no split shifts!
- Subsidised health insurance via Southern Cross
- Opportunity to work in a culturally rich, vibrant, fun, and friendly workplace environment
- Vehicle and equipment for service use
- Christmas holidays each year due to a Christmas close-down
Applicants must hold a valid and full Class 1 driver’s licence and be prepared to undergo reference checks and police vetting.
How to Apply:
For further information, contact our recruitment team on 07 885 0260. Please include a CV in chronological order and a cover letter with your application. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we will be interviewing strong candidates as their applications are received.
Raukawa Charitable Trust operates under a Smoke-free Environment policy. For more information about the Raukawa Charitable Trust, visit www.raukawa.org.nz.
