National Hauora Coalition Looking for AWHI Kaiwhakatere (Navigator) at Auckland CBD, Auckland Full Time

NHC

National Hauora Coalition is a Māori-led charitable trust which functions both for social enterprise and as a primary health organisation. We deliver and manage a wide range of indigenously designed, innovative health and social programmes that improve outcomes for whānau, achieve health equity and benefit Aotearoa. Our whakapapa spans over two decades, driven by the hopes, dreams and aspirations for whānau to achieve self-determined success. Our vision is Mana whānau, whānau ora (prosperous families, living well) and each business unit (department) contributes to this vision.  

AWHI Team

Our AWHI Kāinga Healthy Homes team are looking for a full-time, fixed term Kaiwhakatere to join our fun, dynamic and outcome-focused team. The intention and purpose of the AWHI Kaiwhakatere is to help equip whānau with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to create homes that are healthy, safe, warm, and dry. The Kaiwhakatere are part of a dedicated support team that empower people on the programme to determine their own goals and aspirations to give their tamariki the best start in life. 

The purpose of the Kaiwhakatere role is to:

• Identify and engage with eligible whanau; coordinate housing interventions and disseminate healthy homes education that reduces cold, damp, and unhealthy homes. 
• Work closely with whanau to provide them with the skills, tools, and confidence to achieve and maintain a warmer, drier, safer home
• Function as a bridge, advocate, and connector for whanau to facilitate stronger relationships with the relevant local community and government providers and organisation’s to address any health or social-related needs impacted by the condition of their home.  
• Working as a Kaiwhakatere will provide a busy but enriching environment, whereby you will tangibly see the difference and positive impacts you can have on people’s lives. 

Required skills & experience:

• Strong knowledge of working with providers and associated health-related systems
• Strong knowledge of working with government agencies (Kainga Ora, MSD, MBIE)
• Knowledge and experience of CRM software (Sugar)
• Home assessor training (Level 1) 
• A Clean Full NZ Driver’s license is necessary for the role.

If successful, full specialist training and support will be provided.

Any questions regarding the role or a copy of the job description, please email Wati Waru – [email protected]