Therapeutic Care And Education Worker

He karanga mōu kia mauri ora ai te ao o ā tātou tamariki me ō rātou whānau.

A call to you to help create a world where children and families are valued and flourish

The vision of Stand Tū Māia is Tāmatatia and Tiakanga. That tamariki and whānau who experience multiple forms of adversity will have their safety and wellbeing restored and preserved for future generations. To this end our services strengthen family relationships, support the development of child and adult self-regulation and core executive skills, and work to reduce sources of stress. Respect and healing relationships are at the heart of our mahi. All staff are expected to demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to restoration of whānau as a form of Te Tiriti redress.

You will bring:

• Openness to understanding and valuing Te Ao Māori
• A commitment to biculturalism and the promise of equity laid down by Te Tiriti
• An ability to deeply engage, motivate and offer consistent kindness
• Trauma capable skills and understanding
• Consistent attention to safety and wellbeing which underpins all aspects of practice
• Able to form strong, positive, trusting relationships with tamariki and whānau
• Self-regulation and co-regulation skills
• Social and emotional coaching skills
• Skills in restorative practice
• Observation and report writing skills
• Group programme facilitation skills
• Level, 2, 3 or 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing issued by NZQA; or a qualification that is recognised by the relevant industry training organisation as being equivalent to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing; or a Teacher aide qualification; or other relevant qualification
• Willingness to undertake rostered work hours.

We offer a strong sense of team, good working conditions, a genuine commitment to wellbeing and significant training and professional development opportunities. We celebrate and seek diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their ‘true' selves.

As an employee of Stand Tū Māia you will be a Pou Māia nō Tū Māia. This means we will stand together side by side, shoulder to shoulder in achieving our vision. Together we are resilient, strong and confident pillars of the house of Stand Tū Māia.

The position is full-time and is based in Manukau City, Auckland. When applying you will be asked to address the key competencies of the role and provide a cover letter along with your CV.

For more information check our website link below or, for an informal chat or visit, contact Michelle Pangestu on 027 2244338 or email michelle.pangestu@standtumaia.nz.