Kahu Taurima First 2000 days Be part of a humming whanau-focussed site Te Whiwhinga mahi – The opportunity Pumotomoto is a service for pepi and whanau in the first 2000 days of life (conception to 5 years). It is supported under the guidance of Te Oriori (an established service within Purapura Whetu Trust) and has been developed in response to the large body of research that highlights this period of life as the most critical for early brain development, impacting lifelong health, wellbeing, and social outcomes. We are seeking a kaitautoko/support worker who wants to play an important and impactful role in supporting whanau and pepi in the First 2000 days of their lives. Nga kawenga matua o te mahi – Key responsibilities of the role Provide a range of free and accessible health and social services for Maori as a first priority to help achieve the vision of Purapura Whetu Trust throughout Otautahi. Support tangata whaiora and their whanau in the wider community to plan, set, and achieve goals to increase overall wellbeing. Support and advocate for whanau and pepi within primary and secondary health settings as outlined in our Kahu Taurima initiatives. Depending on experience, there may be opportunities for involvement in group space activities in education for whanau in the areas of parent education both ante and postnatally. Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures as they relate to the provision of Te Oriori and Pumotomoto services. Mo matou – Our Organisation Purapura Whetu Trust empowers people to reach their full potential through personal growth, positive mental health, and wellbeing. We embrace a Maori view of wellbeing and provide clinical and cultural support services to whanau in Otautahi. Be a part of an ever-expanding service delivering support and programmes for parents, caregivers, whanau, and tamariki. We are passionate about providing a service that enhances the mana of whanau through whakapapa korero (learning pathways) and the sharing of taonga tuku iho (gifts handed down through whanau). Apply now! For general patai, email ****** or call Maree Murdoch on 021 220 1427. Applications will be processed as they are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr