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 Tiakina. 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 be able to demonstrate:

• Motivation to offer others a feeling of home and welcome, a sense of whanau or family and an experience of comfort, care, safety and security.
• To provide nutritious food, and present it with care and aroha.
• Ability to work with people from all walks of life
• Openness to understanding and valuing Te Ao Māori
• Able to form strong, positive, trusting relationships with tamariki and whānau
• Pay consistent attention to health and safety
• Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate
• City & Guilds or NZ Certificate in Cookery Level 4

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 covering letter along with your CV.

For more information check our website link below or, for an informal chat or visit, contact the Service Support Leader / Pou Heke, Helena Dean on 09-5344017 or email helena.dean@standforchildren.org.nz