Ko Hikurangi te maunga

Ko Waiapu te awa

Ko Ngati Porou te iwi

Mai i Potikirua ki te Toka a Taiau

Tihei Mauriora!

E ngā mana, e ngā reo karangatanga maha. Nei rā te reo pōhiri a Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou ki a koutou katoa. 

Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou is a unique and dynamic organisation that comprises three subsidiaries:

• Ngati Porou Oranga - Primary Healthcare, Housing, and Social Services
• Nāti Growth - Commercial Assets
• Toitu Ngati Porou - Cultural Development

As an iwi organisation, we represent and support the collective interests and aspirations of ngā whanau me ngā hapu o Ngati Porou. Our work reflects the needs of our people and the industries that thrive on the lands and waters in our rohe.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role:

The Early Intervention Services Manager is a role that has current contracts but also capacity for new contracts.  The Manager will have day-to-day management and oversight of the Tuhono Whanau team(Supervisor/s, Kaiawhina, Kaiwhakarite) and the Manaaki Kaiawhina team with the potential for growth, including but not limited to, future contracts.  The Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the services are working towards and achieving their requirements of the Contracts including (but not limited to) meeting reporting and monitoring schedules.  The Manager will draft the annual Tuhono Whanau and Manaaki Kaiawhina Service Plans and budgets (for Directors approval) and keep accurate records of expenditure.  The Manager will be responsible for the services and kaimahi across the delivery areas, Gisborne and the Ngati Porou rohe, and ensure that access to Tuhono Whanau and Manaaki Kaiawhina support is enabled for those whanau who have tamariki and mokopuna under 5 years of age, or for Manaaki Kaiawhina all age cohorts, who are in need of medium to intensive parenting, whanau support and connecting to the right supports.

• Meeting reporting and monitoring schedules. 
• Draft the annual Tuhono Whanau and Manaaki Kaiawhina Service Plans and budgets (for Directors approval).
• Keep accurate records of expenditure. 

The Manager will work as a part of the highly experienced WO Management team that each contribute to the strategic goals and objectives of Ngati Porou Oranga specifically through supporting the Whanau Oranga Continuum of Care initiatives with a primary focus on building resilience for whanau.  

This full-time permanent position, 40hrs per week, will work out of the Gisborne office, with travel required across the East Coast rohe.

If you are looking to make a difference for our whanau across the Ngati Porou rohe, through remarkable Management of these services, we encourage you to apply or enquire today!  

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako - Essential Skills &Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary Qualification in Social Work and/or Social Sector
• Demonstrated experience in social work field.
• Qualification in Management / Leadership, experience in high level management and managing contracts and people.
• Must have skills relating to practice, quality assurance, recruitment, supervision, motivation, mentoring, development and training.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams working in the social services field; sound knowledge and experience of ‘best practice’ social work in both Maori and non-Maori contexts.
• Sound understanding of Ngati Porou whanau hapu needs, tikanga and aspirations and working in this context.
• Proven facilitation skills.
• Sound knowledge of child development, dynamics of abuse, effects of domestic violence and neglect, and the effects of drug and alcohol on children and     whanau.
• An understanding of statutory agencies and their functions.
• A good understanding and knowledge of community organisations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop high quality relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed oral and written communication including excellent report writing ability.
• Computer literate and competent on standard applications.
• Able to work effectively autonomously as well as in a team.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Initiative and decision-making ability.
• Ability to plan with attention to detail.

Operating Competencies:

• Full, clean NZ Driver Licence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A team player with self-motivation and initiative.
• High level of time management skills.
• High level of organisational skills.
• Able to establish a good rapport with people.
• Proficient computing skills.
• Trustworthy  and confidential.

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What we offer:

We are committed to developing and providing opportunities for further professional growth for our kaimahi. We also offer a range of benefits and supports including;

    -EAP & Wellbeing Services.
    -A supportive, friendly environment, where people love coming to work.
    -Awesome opportunities for professional and personal development.
    -Comprehensive Health Insurance.
    -Working from a Te Ao Maori Lens, Values, Tikanga, Te Reo Maori.

Me pēhea e tono – How to Apply
Apply through Seek with your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for this role.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa NZ and will be subject to pre-employment checks (including Police Vetting, Child & Oranga Tamariki checks, ID and medical verification, and drug & alcohol testing). COVID-19 vaccination is required under organisational policy. A 60-day trial period may apply.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews may take place as applications are received.

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