Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role:

Te Pae Oranga (TPO) is an Iwi and Community-led service that works in partnership with Police to address crime, prevent re-offending and provide wrap-around support services to address behavioural and social issues of offenders.

Reporting to the Whanau Engagement Manager, we are looking for supportive and empathetic kaimahi who have a caring, non-judgmental approach with excellent community networks, a sound understanding of whakawhanaungatanga, with the ability to connect and communicate with whanau from all walks of life.

This role plays a key part in working with offenders and their whanau to provide support, in-depth initial assessments, high-level interventions, and service coordination to achieve positive life outcomes and prevention of re-offending.

This is a Permanent Full-time position based in Gisborne.

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Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako - Essential Skills & Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Great people skills and ability to build rapport
• Previous experience working in a community work type role
• TPO accreditation, social work registration, and/or restorative justice accreditation an advantage
• A positive attitude and a passion for working with people
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent planning, report writing, and documentation skills
• Ability to work calm under pressure
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Operating Competencies:

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

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.

Me pēhea e tono - How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a current Cover Letter and CV with your application, describing your motivation for joining Ngati Porou Oranga reflecting relevant skills and experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.  The preferred and/or successful applicants will be willing to undergo our pre-employment screening which can include;

• Police Vetting, Child Safety Checks
• OT Vetting, Criminal Record Checks, Medical Checks
• ID checks  
• Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol testing  

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement: Vaccination is essential for kaimahi as per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.  New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to commencing employment or in alternative, complete a risk assessment as a part of the recruitment process and/or any other reasonable measurements.

60 Day Trial Periods: In-line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include 60-day trial periods, further information is available upon request.

To request a copy of the job description or to discuss the role further please email:  careers@tronp.org.nz

Applications close 5pm Friday 18th April 2025.

Please note - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we will be interviewing as we receive applications and at our discretion, the advertising period may vary.