Mana Ake Kaimahi (Ashburton based)
Kia orana, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni and warm Pacific greetings
Are you passionate about supporting our Pasifika community?
Are you interested in working within a Pasifika framework with Pasifika values?
Does being part of a Pasifika team of fun, creative and expert colleagues interest you?
Our purpose:
Tangata Atumotu is the longest serving Pasifika health and social service provider in the Canterbury region. Over recent times, our staff numbers have grown to meet the demand of our services. Our Trust is governed by a Pasifika Board who are active members of the local Christchurch Pasifika community, with a strong dedication to the health and wellbeing of Pasifika people. We have an extensive, strong, and trusted presence in the local Pasifika community. Our core services address immediate health and social needs as well as social determinants of health.
The role:
The purpose of the Mana Ake Kaimahi role is to promote and foster improved wellbeing for children and whānau in the Ashburton region. This role focuses on early intervention, supporting children aged 5–12 years to build emotional resilience and wellbeing within the contexts of their schools, whānau and communities.
The successful applicant will:
Work directly with children, whānau and schools to provide culturally responsive, strengths‑based and evidence‑informed interventions
Collaborate closely with colleagues, school staff and community partners to enable positive, measurable outcomes and support children and whānau to thrive and excel.
Deliver culturally responsive support that reflects the values, identities and strengths of children and tamaiti
Hold a current NZ driver’s license and be eligible to work in NZ
Be expected to promote health practice, including immunisation, and to model health choices.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 10th May 2026.
For further information, a job description or to apply for this position, please contact Claire Lethaby at c.lethaby@tat.org.nz or 027 329 3819. Applications must include a current CV and cover letter.