Join our Kaupapa Māori Service Pou Hono Manawa
He mahi whai tikanga. He hononga ki te whānau. He oranga mō te katoa.
Meaningful mahi. Strong whānau connections. Better outcomes for all.
Applicants are warmly encouraged to apply. Your whakapapa, cultural knowledge, community connections and lived experience are strengths that can make a real difference for whānau hauā.
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Mō te tūranga | About the role
As Pou Hono, you will work within Pou Hono Manawa, our kaupapa Māori service. You will walk alongside whānau hauā and their whānau, supporting them to identify their aspirations, strengthen their mana motuhake and access person-directed services and community opportunities.
This is a relationship-focused role grounded in whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and rangatiratanga. You will help build trusted connections across Karanga Maha, whānau, hapū, iwi, marae, Māori providers, disability services and the wider community.
He aha ngā mahi? | What you will do
Build trusted relationships with whānau hauā and their whānau.
Support whānau-led planning that reflects their strengths, aspirations and goals.
Connect whānau with Karanga Maha, Māori, disability, health, education and community services.
Grow local networks and strengthen relationships with iwi, hapū, marae and Māori organisations.
Advocate alongside whānau and help remove barriers to inclusion and participation.
Practice tikanga and contribute to a culturally safe, creative and responsive kaupapa Māori service.
Mōu | About you
You may already be working in disability, hauora, social services, whānau ora, education or community development. Just as importantly, you will bring authenticity, humility and a genuine commitment to whānau.
An understanding of te ao Māori and a willingness to work in ways guided by tikanga Māori.
Strong relationship-building and networking skills, particularly with Māori communities.
Experience supporting disabled people, tamariki, rangatahi, adults and/or whānau is an advantage.
A commitment to rangatiratanga, person- and whānau-directed practice.
Creativity, initiative and sound organisation, communication and reporting skills.
A relevant social services or human services qualification, or equivalent skills and experience.
Kāore anō kia matatau ki te reo Māori?
Do not let that hold you back. If you are committed to learning, growing your cultural confidence and working respectfully with whānau, we would still love to hear from you.
Why us?
At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.
Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work – valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whānau hauā/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.
With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you’re with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:
Exclusive discounts
Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
A paid annual wellbeing day.
How to apply
Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter – where you can share a bit about yourself and your interests – along with your CV, outlining your work experience and education. Once you've submitted your application, it will be sent directly to us for review.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026.
We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply.
If you need accommodations or an alternative application method, please contact: Central.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.