Kaihapai - Taiohi Ora (Youth Mental Health Worker)
| Company | Ngati Ruanui Tahua Ltd |
| Location | South Taranaki, Taranaki |
| Listed | Mon 2 Nov, 1:23 pm |
| Type | Full time, Permanent |
Ngati Ruanui Tahua Limited (NRTL) offers a kaupapa Maori, holistic approach for people in our community. Our services include Kohanga Reo, Early Childhood Education, Whanau Ora and social services, alongside our two Healthcare clinical practices.
Our Whanau Ora (Taiohi Ora) team in Hawera is seeking a compassionate, empathetic Kaihapai to support tamariki and taiohi experiencing mental health challenges, and their whanau. Reporting to the Whanau Ora Manager, you will work Monday to Friday, with occasional work outside the minimum hours.
About You:
You are a caring, thoughtful, calm and supportive individual who can build trusting relationships with young people and whanau. You bring sound judgement, cultural humility and a commitment to helping tamariki and taiohi feel heard, supported and involved in decisions about their wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
• Provide case management for tamariki, taiohi up to 18 years, and their whanau, from initial engagement and assessment through treatment, transition or discharge.
• Identify mental health and social needs, agree goals and develop and review care plans, assessments and risk plans with young people and their whanau.
• Deliver evidence-based support and early intervention, including monitoring progress and promoting good mental health and relapse prevention.
• Recognise when other services are needed and support referrals, navigation and coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, confidential support records and work in partnership with whanau, kaimahi, communities and other providers.
To be Successful in this Role you will:
• Have relevant training or experience in working with children and rangatahi relating to mental health, or relevant experience supporting young people with life skills. Two to five years’ experience is desirable.
• Bring strong skills in mental health support, risk assessment, intervention and treatment for adolescents and rangatahi.
• Build positive relationships with tamariki, taiohi and whanau, working confidently independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understand tikanga Maori and the aspirations and challenges facing Maori communities.
• Have great interpersonal skills - both written and verbal.
• Have a warm and kind-hearted nature.
• Hold a full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence.
Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.
Competitive remuneration will be provided.
To make a confidential application, please submit your CV and a cover letter. We will email you an Application for Employment Form after receiving them. For a copy of the Position Description for this role, or for any role enquiries, email hradmin@safebusiness.co.nz
Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 20 November 2026.
Our Whanau Ora (Taiohi Ora) team in Hawera is seeking a compassionate, empathetic Kaihapai to support tamariki and taiohi experiencing mental health challenges, and their whanau. Reporting to the Whanau Ora Manager, you will work Monday to Friday, with occasional work outside the minimum hours.
About You:
You are a caring, thoughtful, calm and supportive individual who can build trusting relationships with young people and whanau. You bring sound judgement, cultural humility and a commitment to helping tamariki and taiohi feel heard, supported and involved in decisions about their wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
• Provide case management for tamariki, taiohi up to 18 years, and their whanau, from initial engagement and assessment through treatment, transition or discharge.
• Identify mental health and social needs, agree goals and develop and review care plans, assessments and risk plans with young people and their whanau.
• Deliver evidence-based support and early intervention, including monitoring progress and promoting good mental health and relapse prevention.
• Recognise when other services are needed and support referrals, navigation and coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, confidential support records and work in partnership with whanau, kaimahi, communities and other providers.
To be Successful in this Role you will:
• Have relevant training or experience in working with children and rangatahi relating to mental health, or relevant experience supporting young people with life skills. Two to five years’ experience is desirable.
• Bring strong skills in mental health support, risk assessment, intervention and treatment for adolescents and rangatahi.
• Build positive relationships with tamariki, taiohi and whanau, working confidently independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understand tikanga Maori and the aspirations and challenges facing Maori communities.
• Have great interpersonal skills - both written and verbal.
• Have a warm and kind-hearted nature.
• Hold a full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence.
Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.
Competitive remuneration will be provided.
To make a confidential application, please submit your CV and a cover letter. We will email you an Application for Employment Form after receiving them. For a copy of the Position Description for this role, or for any role enquiries, email hradmin@safebusiness.co.nz
Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 20 November 2026.
