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We support Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua with extending manaakitanga through a range of health, housing and social services. Our values are embedded in our service delivery.
Manaakitanga – enhancing the mana of the tangata receiving our services
Whakawhanaungatanga – establishing relationships, a sense of belonging, family connections and kinship for the tangata receiving our services
Rangatiratanga – supporting self-determination of the tangata receiving our services
Since as far back as 1973, we have been providing mental health support services. In 2016, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua was given the sole authority to appoint our Trustees and we were gifted the name of Kāhui Tū Kaha. In the context of our work, our name means many hands, working together, so that people receiving our services can ‘stand tall’, supporting their wellness and self-determination.
We are led by Barbara Browne, Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Officer and Tipene Lemon, Pou Tāhuhu | Deputy Chief Executive Officer, under the supportive guidance of our trustees and board of directors.
Dame Rangimarie Naida Glavish, DNZM. JP
Glenn Wilcox
Prue Kapua, Chairperson
Martin Mariassouce
Andrew Mitchell, Deputy Chairperson
Monique Pihema
Michael Smyth
Franky Wang
Barbara Browne, Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Officer
Tipene Lemon, Pou Tāhuhu | Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie Abrahams, Pou Ārahi Pae Kounga | Quality Manager
Pervin Contractor, Pou Whakahaere Matua | General Manager (Housing)
Mosiana Atiola, Pou Whakahaere Tahua Putea | Financial Controller
Gabriela Grecu, Ringa Ruruka Pūmanawa Tangata | Human Resources Manager
Marama Hetaraka, Pou Whakahaere Ratonga | Operations Manager (Social Housing)
Adreas Lolohea, Pou Whakahaere Ratonga | Operations Manager (Social Housing)
Rangi Andrews, Pou Whakahaere Ratonga | Operations Manager (Social Housing)
Samuel Rotohiko, Pou Whakahaere Ratonga | Operations Manager (Social Housing)
Sara Pai, Pou Whakahaere Rawa | Operations Manager (Mental Health)
We provide social housing services in Auckland, Whangārei and Dargaville. We welcome referrals for people living in these areas.
Auckland
We accept referrals 24/7 from Police and other agencies for people requiring emergency motel accommodation.
Whangārei
We provide support services to people living in MSD emergency motels.
We provide semi-permanent housing and support services to people who have been homeless or living in unstable circumstances.
Ara Whakawhiti
Transitional housing across multiple sites.
South, East, West & Central Auckland, Whangārei
Āhuru Pūmanawa
Transitional housing for all who identify as transgender.
Central Auckland
Aka Matua
Transitional housing for rangatahi who are eligible to be on the social housing register.
Otara, Māngere, Manurewa & Ōtāhuhu, Auckland
Māhuri
We provide supported accommodation to assist rangatahi between the ages of 16-21 years to transition from Oranga Tamariki to independent living.
Auckland
We support people who are living on the street or in cars and have been homeless for 12 months or longer. We provide long-term housing and ongoing support to sustain their tenancy.
Whare Taupua
Kaupapa Māori support for chronic homelessness.
Auckland
Fale ko Lata’anga
Supporting Pacific people and other ethnicities into long-term housing.
Auckland
Kāinga Pūmanawa
Supporting people who have been chronically homeless into long-term housing.
Whangārei
We support people who are living in motels or in overcrowded homes and have been homeless for between 6 to 9 months. We provide long-term housing and support to sustain their tenancy.
Kāinga Āhuru
Auckland, Whangārei
Hiki Mana, Hiki Ora
Through the Creating Positive Pathways programme, we provide housing and support for people who have served long term prison sentences.
Auckland, Whangārei
Te Hokinga Mai – Raki
We belong to the Te Tai Tokerau collective, providing Out of Gate, which supports tangata who are serving a short sentence and those on remand to reintegrate into the community.
Auckland
Whare Toko
Through the Sustaining Tenancies programme, we support people who are at risk of losing their tenancy.
Auckland, Whangārei, Dargaville
We work in partnership with Kāinga Ora to provide supported housing at Greys Avenue in the central city. We provide 24/7 onsite support, including cultural support.
We provide support services to people experiencing difficulties with their mental health. Anyone can refer to our community mental health services and wellbeing groups. Access to our residential and respite services is via clinical referral pathways.
Respite Services provide a safe place to reduce risks associated with a crisis or relapse of mental illness. It is an alternative to being admitted to hospital or an option for earlier discharge from hospital. Trained staff are always present.
Tūmanako & Te Aroha
Adult.
Manurewa, Auckland
Awhi Rito
Maternal.
Manurewa, Auckland
Mā Te Huruhuru
Youth.
Grey Lynn, Auckland
Te Kōtiu
Kaupapa Māori intensive residential support for people exiting forensic services.
Mt Albert, Auckland
Kahurangi
We deliver 24/7 residential support for 5 people who need long-term care.
Papatoetoe, Auckland
Māpuna
We deliver 24/7 residential support for up to 23 people who need long-term care.
Onehunga, Auckland
Mobile Mental Health Support provides a range of services to people who have experienced mental illness and who would benefit from support with their recovery. The service is mobile, visiting people wherever they live in the community. Our services are specific to different population groups, recognising the importance of culture to wellbeing, and matching staff to different language needs.
Kupenga Ora
We provide a range of cultural-based arts and physical exercise group activities in the community and in transitional housing settings.
Auckland
Mental Health First Aid
We are an authorized provider of Mental Health First Aid, a 2-day community education workshop.
Auckland
We provide Consumer Leadership & Advocacy to Mental Health & Addiction Services.
Te Toka Tūmai district
In addition to our mental health and social housing services, we also provide the following support and advocacy services.
We support refugees in their initial settlement period.
Email: refugeeservice@kahuitukaha.co.nz
Auckland
We support employers with looking after the safety and wellbeing of rainbow communities at work.
Website: www.toitutakatapui.co.nz
Email: info@toitutakatapui.co.nz
Nationwide
Office hours: 09 531 4040
Outside office hours: 0800 678 323
Email: reception@kahuitukaha.co.nz
Fax: 09 520 4068
UNISYS Building (front entrance)
650 Great South Road, Ellerslie, 1051
Post: PO Box 74270, Greenlane 1051
191 Lower Dent Street, Whangarei, 0110
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If your application looks like a potential fit for one of our roles, we will contact you for a short conversation over the phone. If you have any questions regarding our roles or your application, please feel free to contact us at careers@kahuitukaha.co.nz
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