Whanau Intervention Practitioner (Tane Ora)

Job ID 23087382
Canterbury, Christchurch
Full-time
Listed on 27 Mar 2026

About this job

We are recruiting to fill one Whanau Intervention Practitioner – Tane Ora role in Otautahi (Christchurch).

The Whanau Intervention Practitioner – Tane Ora role is crucial in providing support to men who are seeking positive life changes, helping to prevent further family violence and guiding them towards positive pathways.

Kaimahi in this role will build strong, trusting relationships with tane and their whanau, co-facilitating Kaupapa maori based programmes that support tane to reflect, heal and develop new behaviours grounded in accountability, respect and growth.

Job Requirements

Skills and experience

Experience working with at-risk men and whanau support, social work, mentoring, or related roles. Understanding of Te Ao Maori and tikanga, and experience working with diverse communities. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy of client records. Passion for creating positive change in the lives of perpetrators, victims and their whanau. A full clean driver’s licence. Alignment to He Waka Tapu values and core principles and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Days of work
Mon-Fri 830am-5pm. (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
TBN
Job Category
Welfare Support Workers
Career Level
Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
Driver Licence
Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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