Kairuruku Hinengaro Māori Mental Health Practitioner - Waikeria Prison

New Zealand Government
Permanent Waikato District, Waikato Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Waikato District, Waikato, New Zealand

Job Description

* Lead Māori mental health care with mātauranga and manaaki
* Empower oranga through te ao Māori and integrated support
* Champion Hokai Rangi values in transformative care

Ngā kawenga | About the role
In line with Ara Poutama and the commitment to transformative change we are actively seeking to expand our team of Kairuruku Hinengaro - Māori Practitioners who work in our Mental Health teams across various locations nationwide. As a Kairuruku, you will hold a crucial position within our Mental Health team, collaborating closely with the Intervention and Support Practice team.
Our team is committed to delivering te ao Māori intervention to support the mental health for the most vulnerable people in our care. You will work as part of an integrated care system providing mātauranga Māori expertise to elevate the mauri, mental health and oranga of those in our care.
Central to your responsibilities will be the assessment of th...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent
Location: Waikato District, New Zealand
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026