Job Brief : Pouako -Rangatahi Facilitator (Wellington Based) Who is the organisation?
• A kaupapa Māori not for profit organisation that drives generational change by empowering rangatahi and kaiako to know where they are at and what to do to live well, learn well and lead well.
• A bottom up, trauma informed approach to sharing Te Whare Tapa Whā tools with disengaged rangatahi in secondary schools. They learn how to know where they are at and what to do, like coping with change, managing emotions and building relationships. For some, our kaupapa is a connection to te ao Māori, to whakapapa, to te reo rangatira. Tā Mason Durie gifted us our name and the call to action “Live well. Learn well. Lead well”.
Pouako | Facilitator Role Overview
Seek an enthusiastic and adaptable Pouako / Facilitator to deliver our program in secondary schools in Wellington region. Ideal candidates must be well themselves. They must love working with rangatahi and have a dynamic aproach to teaching and mentoring. Working primarily with rangatahi and touchpoints with kaiako.
Key Responsibilities
• Facilitate Learning : Deliver our program to 3-5 schools working alongside an exisiting Pouako to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences to dis-engaged rangatahi in secondary schools.
• To improve student behaviour, dis-engagement, and absenteeism through connection to Te Ao Māori, whakapapa, te reo.
• Promote Wellbeing : Act as a role model of hauora, demonstrating commitment to your own wellbeing and inspiring others to do the same.
• Adapt and Innovate: Flexibly adapt your approach when facilitating, based on the needs of rangatahi on any given day, fostering a responsive and supportive learning environment.
• Build relationships : Collaborate with the Kaitakawaenga (schools co-ordinator) to establish and maintain high-trust relationships with schools, ensuring program success.
Where are the secondary high schools? Wellington What is your role?
• Facilitator • Total 5 hours per school (Prep + Travel + 2 hour F2F session + feedback with teacher and peer
feedback) • Rate is $50 p/h = $250 per school • 3 – 5 schools per Term for 2025 (and 2026 with a new contract) • Potential to extend (potentially permanent/ full time). • Working with one other facilitator from the team. • Training will be provided.
Ideal Candidate
• Lives in Wellington • Background in Youth work or Counselling • Teaching or Mentorship • Passion for rangatahi • Facilitation skills
Requirements
• Police Vetting: All Pouako must undergo Police Vetting. • Transportation: Own vehicle and a full driver’s license are required. • Technology: Must have access to a laptop and stable wifi for online meetings and training
sessions. Contractor Payment Schedule
• Upon successful offer your be contractor on behalf of Niche Recruitment. • Niche will provide you with timesheet for you to complete and approved by client organisation. • Payment made on a fortnightly basis of $50/hr