About this role
About the Role
We are looking for a practical, solutions-focused Kaiarotake - Healthy Homes Repairs & Maintenance to join our growing Tamaiti Healthy Homes team.
Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust is a kaupapa Māori provider delivering a range of health, education and social services that promote the wellbeing and mana of whānau. Our mahi is grounded in whānau ora, strengths-based practice, and kaupapa Māori values.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with whānau while also having practical skills and knowledge that can help improve housing conditions. The role combines housing assessments, healthy homes education, minor repairs and intervention coordination, supporting whānau to live in warmer, drier, safer and healthier homes.
Based in Papanui, you will work across the wider Waitaha region alongside our Service Lead and Kaiarotake team to identify housing-related health risks and support practical solutions that make a real difference for whānau.
Key Components of the Role Include:
- Implementing whanaungatanga to build trusting relationships with whānau.
- Undertaking comprehensive housing assessments in homes across Waitaha.
- Delivering healthy homes education and practical advice.
- Identifying housing issues that may be impacting health and wellbeing.
- Completing approved minor repairs and healthy homes interventions.
- Coordinating housing improvements, suppliers, contractors and landlords where required.
- Supporting whānau to access additional housing and wellbeing services.
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service reporting requirements.
- Working collaboratively with the wider Tamaiti Healthy Homes team to improve outcomes for tamariki and whānau.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
- Enjoys working alongside whānau and communities.
- Has practical maintenance, handyman, housing, building, trade assistant or property maintenance experience.
- Is confident using basic hand and power tools.
- Can identify practical solutions to housing issues.
- Shares our commitment to whānau-centred practice and equitable outcomes.
- Is confident communicating with a wide range of people.
- Can work independently while contributing to a supportive team environment.
You may not be a qualified tradesperson, but you will have practical experience and confidence carrying out basic repairs, maintenance tasks and healthy homes interventions in residential properties.
What we offer
- A supportive kaupapa Māori organisation committed to whānau wellbeing
- Meaningful mahi that contributes to long ‑ term positive change
- Ongoing professional development and cultural support
This role may particularly suit someone with experience in property maintenance, facilities maintenance, handyman services, building support, housing improvement programmes, community housing, Healthy Homes assessments, or similar practical roles who is passionate about working directly with whānau and making a tangible difference in people's lives.
This role is not expected to undertake restricted building work, electrical work, plumbing work, gasfitting work, or any work requiring a licensed tradesperson. Complex repairs and maintenance issues will be referred to landlords, property managers, or appropriately qualified contractors.
Salary is dependent on qualifications and years of experience.
Applications will only be accepted via our website. Please visit Job opportunities - Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi to complete the online application and upload your cover letter and CV.
For the full Job Description click here: 2026 Kaiarotake - Repairs & Maintenance PD.pdf
For the Police Vetting Form click here: nz-police-vet-request-consent-form 2026.pdf
Applications close Friday 27th November.
For further queries please contact [email protected]
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and progressing to interviews quickly. We reserve the right to close advertising early if the position is filled during the advertising period.