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Caretaker - Handy Person

Manukau, New Zealand

Reference: 6863351

He karanga mōu kia mauri ora ai te ao o ā tātou tamariki me ō rātou whānau.

A call to you to join us and help create a world where children and families are valued and flourish

The vision of Stand Tū Māia is Tāmatatia and Tiakanga. 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.
  • Ability to work with people from all walks of life
  • Openness to understanding and valuing Te Ao Māori
  • Ability to form strong, positive, trusting relationships with tamariki and whānau
  • Consistent attention to health and safety
  • General maintenance skills
  • Observation and risk management skills
  • Health and Safety Training

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.

We have a part-time position 20hrs p/w (0.5 FTE) available, based in Manukau City, Auckland.

  • General maintenance & repairs around the property, identifing issues
  • Cleaning & maintaining the company vehicles, carrying out basic vehicle checks

When applying you will be asked to address the key competencies of the role and provide a covering letter along with your CV. Oranga Tamaki & Police vetting are required.

For more information check our website link below or, for an informal chat or visit, contact Helena Dean on 021 131 9383 or email helena.dean@standtumaia.nz


Applications Close: 01 Mar 2026