Whanau ora navigator, urgent start - Fixed-term for six months (possibility of permanent) Skilled and experienced Kaiarahi Kaimahi Full-time, fixed-term for 6 months, Porirua based Wesley Community Action is looking for a full-time, fixed-term experienced Kaiarahi Kaimahi to join our Whanau Ora Team. Kaiarahi guide the process supporting whanau to create their own whanau plans. Whanau Ora is a whanau-led, Kaupapa Maori and Te Tiriti informed approach that works alongside whanau to enable them to be in charge of their own well-being and future. Whanau are supported to identify the aspirations they have to improve their lives and build their capacity to achieve their goals. Our Kaiarahi Kaimahi work alongside whanau to: * Identify and reduce stressors, increase options, and create real choices * Build skills, capabilities, and resilience, and extend whanau and community supports Because Whanau Ora is whanau-led, the mahi will look different for every whanau. For all whanau it is responsive to their priorities, skills, capabilities, and tikanga. Support is provided at the times whanau most need it and is designed, as far as possible, to fit in with their routines and structures. To join our team, you will: * Understand this is not an entry-level position and requires maturity and relevant experience * Bring passion for holistic, culturally responsive approaches to well-being aimed at achieving the best outcomes for Māori * Have experience working with complex family systems * Be relationship-focused and able to form connections with whanau with ease * Hold a full driver’s licence, be computer literate, and have strong time management skills * Have relevant training, experience, or qualifications We can offer you the following: * A supportive, whanau-friendly working culture with a good vibe * Regular professional supervision * Opportunities to grow your skills and enjoyment in your mahi through in-house and external training Wesley Community Action is committed to becoming a kaupapa Te Tiriti organisation. Applications close at 5pm on Thursday, 8 January 2026. Download the pack from our website https://www.wesleyca.org.nz/wesley/work-with-us or request an application pack by emailing imacdonald@wesleyca.org.nz. Return applications to: Isabel Macdonald imacdonald@wesleyca.org.nz Please quote WHANAU ORA APPLICATION in your subject line.