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:
Tangata Atumotu is seeking a self-motivated and passionate Whānau Ora Navigator. This position is a full-time, fixed-term parental leave cover based in Christchurch. Start date 11 January 2027.
The successful applicant will:
Play a critical role in supporting Pacific whānau and whānau with high needs to achieve wellbeing, self-determination, and their goals for the future.
Focus on outcomes for those most in need through culturally grounded, accountable, evidence-based practice, enabling the Whānau Ora Outcomes and Progression Frameworks.
Have a relevant tertiary level qualification in counselling, social work, psychology, community development, education, public health, Māori or Pacific studies or other similar field.
Have 2+ years of experience required working with clients and their families with high and complex needs; experience in working with Pacific families or communities.
Fluency in a Pasifika language would be a bonus.
Applications close 4pm, Thursday 19th November 2026. Applications must include a current CV and cover letter.
We will be shortlisting and interviewing as suitable applications are submitted so this position may be filled before the advertising close date.
For further information, a job description or to submit your CV, please contact Megan Clark: m.clark@tat.org.nz or 0272293806.