Transition to Independence Coordinator

K’aute Pasifika Trust works with local communities towards a shared vision of improved health and wellbeing. We’re a charitable trust based in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton providing health, education, employment and social services to Pasifika communities, and all other ethnicities who wish to access our services. We have a strong 25-year history of supporting people and their families to make meaningful changes that benefit their health and wellbeing, and helping create the kind of connected community we all want to be part of. We have a great opportunity for a compassionate person to join our K’aute Pasifika Aiga (family) in our Social Services team for 6 months (fixed term). This position provides gradual and supported transition for young people from care to have a good start in life. You will take an approach that empowers our youth to focus on skills and knowledge to navigate life independently. Experience working with youth as well as providing assessments and care planning is needed for this role. To be considered for this role, you will be a patient person with a passion for supporting the community as well as the following:

• Experience working with vulnerable youth
• Relevant qualification in social work and/or youth work
• Excellent communications skills
• Computer Literacy
• Understanding disability, mental health impact of trauma, substance abuse
• Behaviour management/conflict resolutions skills
• Key relationships with other providers
• Full clean driver’s licence
• Must be willing to undergo a Police Vetting and a Ministry of Justice check and obtain clear results
• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to working with Pacific Island people and their cultures.

We are committed to serving our Pasifika people here in the Waikato, and every day we celebrate our colourful Pasifika cultures and the uniqueness it contributes to our communities. We offer a supportive working environment that encourages and supports your “ lumanan’i manuia ” (future prosperity). If you are looking to make a difference in your community, apply now. We look forward to welcoming you home.