Ko wai maatou? | Who are we?

Oho Mauri was founded in February 2020.  We deliver a 10-week work readiness transitions programme to our most resilient super humans aged 16 to 18 years in the North Waikato region who have experienced vulnerable and at risk life challenges.  Our Programme is underpinned by a deliberate focus on hauora (wellbeing) and cultural identity and weaves in work readiness, soft and life skills, work fitness conditioning and work experience to ensure successful transition of rangatahi into employment, education and or training that is most meaningful to them.

The Programme is deliberately grounded in the principles of cultural identity and hauora (wellbeing) and weaves in work readiness, soft and life skills and work fitness conditioning and work experience.  Rangatahi then transition into meaningful pathways in either education, training and employment backed with three years of pastoral care support.  The Programme supports all aspects of their whare tapa whaa and is underpinned by data insights and tracking to ensure equitable and measurable outcomes for all.

Our offices are based in Raahui Pookeka, Huntly and we are a whaanau of 11 with diverse skill sets who are committed and dedicated rangatahi advocates.

Job Description

We are looking for a special person, who is passionate, genuine and is purposely driven by wanting to make an impactful difference for rangatahi (young people).  Someone who is dedicated to support rangatahi to succeed in their desired goals, aspirations and career pathways. This is a fixed-term full-time position. 

Te whakamahere | What you'll be doing  

As Pou Aawhina, you will help awaken the potential of rangatahi by providing guidance and manaaki to ensure they are equipped and supported to travel a path that is most meaningful to them.  You will establish positive relationships with each rangatahi, supporting them to develop life skills and to accomplish specific goals through mana enhancing conversations, and encouraging participation and contribution to the team daily activities.  Walking alongside them and participating in the daily activities of the 10-week Programme is also encouraged and part of the role.  

You will work closely with our whaanau to ensure each rangatahi has the support they need, when they need it, to facilitate positive outcomes in terms of their behaviour and thinking.  And to provide awareness of wellbeing, community, educational and economic resources available to rangatahi and their whaanau, and how to access these resources. 

Access and attendance to our Programme is important, so you will also be required to transport rangatahi to our Raahui Pookeka, Huntly offices and the location of where the daily activities are being held.

Qualifications

Ko ngaa hua nui ka rangonatia e te tangata whai | Our ideal candidate

We are a passionate organisation who really cares about improving the health and wellbeing of rangatahi through holistic, collaborative, and interactive engagement.  We are looking for that superhuman who also shares our passion and fits with our organisational purpose and values, and someone who:

• Is interested both in their own learning and development and in supporting the learning and development of our rangatahi
• Has proven experience working and interacting effectively with rangatahi and people at all levels in varied work environments.
• Is a Champion of inclusion, equity and diversity
• Is a critical thinker, patient and an active listener to address all situations in particular, highly sensitive environments
• Is culturally competent and self aware to confidently weave in diverse backgrounds 
• Has a full NZ Drivers Licence
• Has basic Microsoft Office skills
  
  

Maa te aha a Oho Mauri, hei mahi maau? | Why work for Oho Mauri?

Investing in our employees is important to us.  We offer professional development opportunities, flexible working design, and you get to make an impactful difference to those who need us the most!

How to apply?

If the work that we do excites you, and you want to make an impactful difference to rangatahi, then we’d love to hear from you.  Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter, sharing with us a little bit about yourself and why you want to be part of the Oho Mauri whaanau.