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Job Opportunity: Kairaranga-a-whanau:HainesAttractJob description:Job DescriptionKairaranga-a-Whanau – Central Otago siteAre you passionate about putting our tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything you do and say? Want to work in a value-located function where you can provide direct and significant support? Look no further, we are currently seeking a Kairaranga-a-Whanau to join our Central Otago Site – working in partnership with Uruuruwhenua Health Inc, whanau and caregivers to support the wellbeing of our tamariki and rangatahi. For this exciting function, Oranga Tamariki will contract Uruuruwhenua Health Inc. to host the Kairaranga-a-Whanau function alongside their wider staff group. Working closely with Oranga Tamariki social Workers and Coordinators, the Kairaranga-a-Whanau will assist in identifying whanau, hapu and iwi relationships for tamariki and rangatahi. You will also be developing and maintaining relationships with tangata whenua and other key members of cultural groups. You will also be providing support in building cultural capcapability by working in partnership with the Central Otago Site Manager and Site leadership abilities team. Another big part of your function will include convening and facilitating hui-a-whanau, especially prior to Family Group Conferences. In addition, you will promote an knowledge of Oranga Tamariki processes with those you meet. You will be responsible in decision-making processes and facilitating active participation by our tamariki, rangatahi and whanau in their development, and of the strengthening of their whakapapa knowledge. To be prosperous in this function, you will need to bring your well-developed relationship building expertise in order to build strong networks with local Iwi, Marae, and community. Another key attribute that you will be sharing is your good communication expertise, specifically in Te Reo Maori both verbally and written. Proven negotiation and advocacy expertise at a senior level will be advantageous, as well as strong problem solving, and decision-making expertise. Travel within the Central Otago, Queenstown Lakes areas will be required, and on occasion potentially further afield. You will also be supported in the function by other Kairaranga-a-Whanau within Lower South and other regions all over Aotearoa. What will you do? » Support tamariki and rangatahi to be well connected to their whanau » Support Social Workers and Coordinators to identify whanau, hapu and iwi relationships for tamariki and whanau » Organise and facilitate hui-a-whanau, especially prior to Family Group Conferences » Assist tamariki, rangatahi and whanau to be well prepared to participate in all whanau-led decision making processes » Where appropriate, support whanau to identify those within the whanau who may be able to offer care (if required) to tamariki and rangatahi » Support cultural capcapability building within the site, in partnership with the Site Manager and Practice Leader » Develop and maintain relationships with tangata whenua, key members of other cultural groups and other community groups What will you bring? » Good knowledge and knowledge of te reo me ona tikanga » practice in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, in particular Maori and Pacifica » practice in working with whanau, hapu, iwi and other cultural groups, to gather knowledge of whakapapa » Established relationships and networks with local Iwi, marae, and community » The capability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences and build and maintain rapport with others. » The capability to apply the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 particularly section 7AA, mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga » Excellent computer, verbal, written and interpersonal expertise » A current, full, clean driver’s licence In return we are offering: » Excellent benefits and wellness support » Support to further develop Te Reo » income ranging between $63,885.00 – $89,663.00 » Flexible working » Full training and induction » continuing support and professional development How to submit the application: Apply online with your CV and cover letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address. For reporting and transparency, Information technology is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site, please do not email through applications and/or CVs. If you have any queries, Contact Us by Jo Benson at jo.benson@ot.govt.nz Applications close Wednesday, 16 June 2021. How to submit the application:To apply for this job, please click here:https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/?job=3546MP If you have any queries, Contact Us by Jo Benson at jo.benson@ot.govt.nz Applications close Wednesday, 16 June 2021.Skills:
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