We’re looking for a Social Media and Content Creator to join the team!
Position Description This role is focused on creating engaging digital content to support Sport Waitākere’s brand and campaigns. You’ll develop a variety of content, including videos, photos, social media posts, web pages, and emails, while ensuring everything aligns with the brand and strategy. Working closely with the communications team, you’ll help plan and deliver impactful […]
Join Our Team as a Systems Innovator!
We are seeking a dynamic Systems Innovator to join our dedicated prevention workforce. This role is embedded within the local community, focusing on driving and supporting systems change to achieve sustainable community level health outcomes. The Systems Innovator will be a specialist in nurturing collaboration, identifying key community and system leverage points, and unlocking new […]
Welcoming New Talent to Drive Innovation for the Healthy Families Kaupapa
The past few months have been a blur of excitement as we have welcomed five outstanding individuals to the Heathy Families Waitākere kaupapa. Christian Curtis, Vinetta Plummer, Palenatino (Tino) Malo, Micheal Collins and Kristen Te Moananui have joined the team, bringing a diverse range of skills and experience which promises to enrich and further strengthen […]
Removing barriers: IELTS Policy Changes Open Doors for Pacific Teachers in Aotearoa
In a landmark move to better support Pacific teachers and protect Pacific culture in Aotearoa, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) has updated its English competency requirements. These changes come after a consultation process involving key Pacific advocates, including Samoan Aoga Amata I Samoa I Aotearoa (SA’ASIA), members from the Tāfesilafa’i initiative, Healthy Families […]
Inspiring a journey of rediscovery for young parents in West Auckland
Teenage parents are exposed to a myriad of challenges as they navigate their early parenting journey, with feelings of isolation and disconnection contributing to the immense pressures of life with a young child. For a group of young mothers at He Wero o ngā Wāhine in West Auckland, a focus on wellbeing and active recreation […]
Glenavon kai village: where kai and community flourish
Nestled in the heart of Glenavon lies a community hub where connections forged through kai are making a significant difference in people’s lives. Servicing this tightknit West Auckland community, the Glenavon Community Hub has embraced a kai village approach to increase community kai resilience, and to create more pathways for whānau to access affordable, nurturing […]
Prioritising health and wellbeing within Pasifika congregations
For Pasifika whānau, churches are the heart of the community delivering far more than spirituality. Alongside religious worship, they provide valuable social interaction, sport and recreational activities, and valuable health and education services. Recognising the integral role of the church in Pasifika communities, Healthy Families Waitākere has been supporting church leaders to help influence health […]
Growing a new approach for kai security
In a time of intense socio-economic hardship and growing reliance on food support, local organisations play a pivotal role in leading collaborative and innovative approaches to build food security and resilience. Based in West Auckland, Seed 2 Harvest is a well-established food relief organisation that services all people, predominantly Māori and Pacific. Since 2020, Seed […]
Indigenous approach taking centre court for Māori and Pasifika coaches
At both grassroots and national level, poitarawhiti (netball) has a huge following in Aotearoa. From the traditions of Saturday morning sport to the national premier league, the sport and the associated camaraderie is an important connector in the community for players, coaches and wider audiences. A project in 2023 prioritised an indigenous approach in poitarawhiti, […]
Pathways to calmness
Anxiety is a normal human emotion. But when anxiety takes over, it can get in the way of everyday life – and for rangatahi already navigating the complexities and challenges of modern life, it can have a significant impact on daily tasks. In mild anxiety cases, an array of techniques are recognised as helping support […]
