Mana Ake is an exciting programme providing school-based support promoting wellbeing and delivering Mental Health support for our primary and intermediate-aged tamariki (years 0-8).
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga (TToH), have been empowering whānau for almost 40 years through kaupapa Māori values-driven health, social, education, and community development services and we are proud to be the organisation rolling out this programme to schools and communities in Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay. Guided by our vision, Te Haaro o te Kahu ki Tauwhakarere – The Hawk sees beyond the horizon to our future, we are committed to creating brighter futures for our whānau and communities.
The Mana Ake programme proved successful in Christchurch and Kaikoura working with tamariki and their whānau who were impacted by natural disasters and now Mana Ake has been funded to provide programmes across the entire country including here in Hawke’s Bay.
We are looking for a special person to fill a Kai Ararau / Educator role.
About the Role:
This role will be working in the schools, facilitating workshops, delivering innovative and effective tools that give tamariki the skills they need to overcome their trauma and fears from their lived experience.
This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm (40 hours), based at our large office in Hastings.
What We Are Looking For:
* Commitment to our organisational values and kaupapa
* An understanding of Te Reo and tikanga Māori
* A warm, engaging personality that tamariki relate too
* Experience presenting information and providing support to tamariki
* Have empathy and understanding of trauma and its impact on behaviour
* Knowledge of our Hawkes Bay community and local schools in Hastings and/or CHB
* A Certificate in Health and/or Social Services is preferable
* A current New Zealand Full Driver’s License
If you are excited to be part of this new service, within a supportive and upbeat team, send us your details today.
Please include:
* Cover letter - why you are interested in this role?
* Completed Application form (online)
We will be reviewing and progressing suitable applicants as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
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