Housing & Homelessness Services (Community Services & Development)Contract/TempThe organization:NHC's vision is mana whanau – whanau ora or prosperous families living well.
We believe that whanau who are nurturing, healthy, engaged, knowledgeable, and prosperous are positioned to succeed, benefiting all of New Zealand.
NHC endeavors to achieve its vision through its mission of equity of health and social outcomes by designing, coordinating, and delivering services that bring innovation and greater effectiveness to health and social programmes.NHC is a Maori-led and culturally driven organisation that supports solutions for all whanau, especially those communities that are not well served by existing services.The role:In this role, you will identify and engage with eligible whanau, coordinate housing interventions, and share healthy homes education that reduces cold, damp, and unhealthy homes.
You will work closely with whanau to provide them with the skills, tools, and confidence to achieve and maintain a warmer, drier, safer home.
You will primarily be working in the Manukau and Manurewa community and must be flexible to work between our CBD and Manukau locations.
You will act as an advocate and connector for whanau to facilitate stronger relationships with relevant local community and government providers and organisations to address health or social-related needs impacted by their home conditions.About you:We are looking for a confident kaimahi with exceptional communication skills and a background in health or a similar role.
You will be well-presented, approachable, and confident in a fully whanau engagement-focused role.
Empathy and a passion for delivering the best possible outcomes to Maori communities will drive you.Desired experience:Strong communication, relationship building, and networking skillsAttention to detail in reporting, record keeping, and communicationsExcellent IT skills, including Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)Criminal check allowing work in homes with vulnerable childrenExcellent organizational and time-management skillsFull clean NZ driver licenseThe benefits:- Work for an organization that is making real change to our social and cultural landscape- A pathway for career growth within the organization- Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a strong company culture- Professional development opportunities, including expanding your capability in Te ReoIf you want to make a difference and be valued in your work, then apply now for a confidential chat.Your application will include the following questions:- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?- Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?To help fast track investigation, please include any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory.
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