Job Vacancies

  • Whānau Ora Navigator – Kahu Taurima (Full Time | May Start)

    Kahu Taurima supports hapū māmā, pēpi and whānau through the first 1000 days, with a focus on health, development, and overall wellbeing.

    We are looking for a Whānau Ora Navigator to join the Kahu Taurima service, working alongside hapū māmā, pēpi, and whānau to manage a caseload, support early years wellbeing, and navigate access to the services and supports whānau need.

    Our mahi is led by kaupapa Māori and prioritises whānau with higher needs and barriers to accessing services, while remaining open and responsive to all whānau we support.

    What you’ll be doing:

    • Hold and actively manage a caseload of whānau

    • Work alongside hapū māmā, pēpi, and whānau in the early years

    • Support whānau experiencing barriers such as:

    • Limited access to health and social services

    • Housing insecurity and financial hardship

    • Perinatal mental health or addictions distress

    • Disconnection from primary care, LMC, or immunisation services

    • Engage and support pāpā/tāne in their role within whānau

    • Support whānau to set goals and take practical steps towards them

    • Plan and facilitate wānanga based on what whānau need

    • Connect whānau to services, opportunities, and supports

    • Build and maintain relationships across providers and the community

    • Keep case notes, reporting, and data entry up to date

    What success looks like:

    • Whānau are self-managing and making informed decisions

    • Whānau are living healthy lifestyles

    • Whānau are participating fully in society

    • Whānau are confident in te ao Māori

    • Whānau are moving towards economic stability and opportunity

    • Whānau are cohesive, resilient, and nurturing

    • Tamariki have strong, healthy early foundations

    What we’re looking for:

    • Experience working with whānau, hapū māmā, or young children

    • Strong relationship skills — able to engage, build trust, and hold boundaries

    • Able to manage a caseload and stay on top of admin

    • Confident facilitating wānanga or group sessions

    • Strong networking skills and ability to navigate services

    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environment

    • Strong computer skills – case noting, reporting, and data entry are a must

    • Understanding of te ao Māori, tikanga, and whānau-centred practice

    • Focused on empowering whānau, not doing the work for them

    • Full driver licence essential

    Why join us:

    • Kaupapa Māori, whānau-centred mahi

    • Supportive team environment

    • Work that actually makes a difference

    • Variety — no two days look the same

    Apply:

    To apply, email your CV and cover letter to admin@tekohaohealth.co.nz

  • Are you a passionate General Practitioner looking to make a real difference for whānau?

    Te Kōhao Health is seeking a GP to join our team at Taakiri Tū, our clinic based in Enderley. As a kaupapa Māori health provider, we are committed to delivering holistic, whānau-centred care that improves outcomes and removes barriers to access.

    You will be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team focused on providing high-quality clinical care grounded in manaakitanga and whakawhanaungatanga. This is an opportunity to work in a service that genuinely puts whānau at the centre.

    What we offer:

    • A meaningful role with strong community impact

    • A collaborative and supportive team environment

    • Opportunities to grow within kaupapa Māori models of care

    • Competitive remuneration and flexible working options

    If you are ready to be part of a service making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

    Apply now or reach out for a kōrero. You can send your CV to admin@tekohaohealth.co.nz

  • Full-time | Based in Kirikiriroa

    Mō Te Kōhao Health:

    At Te Kōhao Health, our mission is clear, we exist to enable strong, healthy, and thriving whānau through kaupapa Māori approaches that honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and uplift tino rangatiratanga.

    We are guided by our values of Mana Rangatira, Pono me te Tika, Te Reo me ōna Tikanga, Kotahitanga, Whanaungatanga, and Whakaputanga – and we’re looking for someone who shares these values to join our new Kaiwhiriwhiri Whānau team.

    About the Role:

    As a Kaiwhiriwhiri Whānau, you’ll walk alongside whānau, helping them to navigate life’s challenges and achieve their goals. You’ll support whānau to dream big, plan ahead, and access the services and resources they need to thrive.

    This role is grounded in manaaki, kōrero, and action – building strong relationships and providing practical, wraparound support in a way that is culturally safe, strengths-based, and whānau led.

    What You’ll Be Doing:

    •              Working one-on-one with whānau to develop tailored plans for change and wellbeing

    •              Supporting whānau to access housing, education, health, employment and social supports

    •              Advocating for whānau needs and aspirations

    •              Building trusting relationships based on aroha, tautoko, and tikanga Māori

    •              Collaborating with other services and kaimahi across Te Kōhao and beyond

    We’re Looking For Someone Who:

    •              Is passionate about empowering whānau Māori

    •              Has strong communication, relationship, and problem-solving skills

    •              Can work independently and as part of a team

    •              Is comfortable working in kaupapa Māori environments and with te reo me ōna tikanga

    •              Has a full driver’s licence and is confident navigating systems (MS Office, case notes, referrals etc.)

    •              Experience in social services, health, education or community work is a bonus – but the right attitude, values and heart for whānau are essential

    Why Join Us?

    •              Be part of a growing, values-led team making real impact for our people

    •              Work in a supportive kaupapa Māori environment

    •              Ongoing opportunities for professional development and cultural growth

    •              You’ll be backed by a strong leadership team and supported every step of the way

    Keen to Join?

    If you’re ready to help transform the lives of whānau and want to be part of something meaningful – we’d love to hear from you.

    Apply now or reach out for a kōrero. You can send your CV to admin@tekohaohealth.co.nz