Team Leader - Healthy Families

Wellington
$90,000-113,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

What if your next role helped shift health outcomes for whānau across Aotearoa - for good?We're looking for a dynamic, people-first leader to guide a passionate team of kaimahi in the heart of our hapori. As Kaiārahi Tīma Whānau Ora (Team Leader Healthy Families), you'll be at the forefront of empowering whānau, shaping health services, and building trusted relationships with iwi, hapū, Pasifika, and wider community groups. If you're driven by kaupapa Māori values, skilled at whakawhanaungatanga, and keen to turn big ideas into action - this is your calling.What You'll Do

Champion whānau wellbeing and lead initiatives that help reduce the impact of cancer and health inequities
Strengthen community partnerships with Māori health providers, local councils, and hauora organisations
Provide hands-on leadership to a dedicated team working across Newtown, Porirua, Kāpiti, and the Hutt Valley
Help design and deliver impactful kaupapa focused on cancer prevention and support
Be a go-to cultural leader, weaving tikanga Māori and holistic models into our mahi
Drive change at both grassroots and strategic levels - with autonomy, heart, and purpose

About You

Experienced (5+ years) in Māori health, public health, or supportive care settings
Grounded in Te Ao Māori, with a deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
A natural leader and mentor who thrives in collaborative, community-driven environments
Fluent in building bridges - between people, services, and aspirations
A confident communicator, well-organised, and digitally capable
Holds a full NZ Driver Licence (Essential)

What Makes This Role Special?In this role, you'll be leading work that truly matters - making a tangible difference for Māori, Pasifika, and other communities across Te Whanganui-a-Tara. No two days are the same; one moment you might be at a hui with local hapori leaders, the next you're mentoring kaimahi or co-creating new health initiatives. You'll be part of a passionate, friendly team that values aroha, equity, and authenticity, all while helping to shape a future where every whānau has the support and information they need to live well.Ready to step into a role that blends leadership, kaupapa Māori, and community transformation?
Come be part of something bigger - where your mahi lifts lives!

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