Kaimanaaki Rongoā | Community Health Worker - Rongoā

Kaimanaaki Rongoā | Community Health Worker - Rongoā

• Ngāti Hine Health Trust | Kawakawa, Northland
• Join a kaupapa Māori organisation making a difference for whānau

• At Ngāti Hine Health Trust (NHHT) , our mission is simple:
• "Me ū ki te Tū o Ngāti Hine, ko te oranga te take" Holding fast to the values and tikanga of Ngāti Hine to uplift the wellbeing of our whānau, hapū and hāpori.
• As one of Te Tai Tokerau's leading Māori health and social service providers, NHHT delivers a wide range of services including health, disability support, mental health and addictions, primary care, housing, education, social services, corrections, Whānau Ora, and Māori broadcasting.
• With offices across Kawakawa, Whangārei, Kaikohe, Pakaraka, Moerewa and Kaeo, we are committed to creating equitable and culturally responsive outcomes for our communities.
• About the Role

• We are seeking a passionate and community-focused Kaimanaaki Rongoā | Community Health Worker to join our Rongoā team.
• This role supports whānau accessing NHHT's Rongoā services through engagement, education, administration, and wraparound support. You will help ensure whānau can access the care they need while promoting hauora and wellbeing through a kaupapa Māori approach.
• You will play an important role in:

Supporting whānau to engage with Rongoā and wider NHHT services

Providing culturally safe and responsive support and education

Assisting with clinic administration and reception functions

Booking appointments and supporting attendance at clinics

Maintaining accurate client records and reporting information

Building positive relationships with whānau and community stakeholders

Supporting a welcoming, mana-enhancing environment within the Rongoā service

What You'll Bring

• We're looking for someone who is passionate about improving health outcomes for Māori and is confident working alongside whānau in a culturally grounded environment.
• Essential Skills and Experience

Experience in community health, social services, administration, or a related field

Understanding of Rongoā Māori and kaupapa Māori models of care

Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Ability to engage effectively with whānau across diverse situations

Excellent organisational and administration skills

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries

Knowledge of community services and referral pathways

We Would Love to See

A qualification in health, administration, social services, or a related discipline

Knowledge of Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori

Experience working with Māori communities

Knowledge of Whānau Ora approaches

Existing community networks within Te Tai Tokerau

Experience in reception, customer service, or client-facing support roles

Our Values

At NHHT, our values guide everything we do:

Manaaki – Enabling whānau voice

Te Reo o Ngāti Hine – Our language, our voice

Whanaungatanga – Kinship and relationships

Kotahitanga – Unity of purpose

Pukepukerau – Diverse leadership

Mana Motuhake – Inter-dependent whānau

Why Join NHHT?

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of whānau and communities

Work within a kaupapa Māori environment grounded in tikanga and Ngāti Hine values

Be part of a supportive and passionate team

Access opportunities for professional development and learning

Contribute to positive health and wellbeing outcomes across Te Tai Tokerau

Applicants Must Have

A current Full NZ Driver Licence

Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand

A commitment to kaupapa Māori values and culturally responsive practice

Apply Now

• If you are passionate about hauora, whānau wellbeing, and supporting Māori health outcomes through Rongoā Māori, we'd love to hear from you.
• For more information about Ngāti Hine Health Trust, visit www.nhht.co.nz
• Applications close: 22 September 2026