Kaihaapai (Health Promotion Gambling)

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Drake New Zealand Full time

Reference Number
:
healthp

Date Posted
:09/04/2024

Country
:
New Zealand


Region
:
Manawatu-Whanganui


City
:
Palmerston North


Job type
:
Full-Time


Start Date
:
ASAP


Company Overview:

Our client is a Mental Health and Addictions specialist organisation providing mental health, well-being and vocational support services to ngā tangata whaiora (whānau experiencing mental health issues) and counselling services to rangatahi (youth) who are affected by AOD.

They also run an Alternative Education program, and have Fielding, and Otaki based Kaiwhakapuaki (health coaches) working with the local health centres and community.

There services extend throughout the Manawatu and Horowhenua region.

They are part of an integral network of Iwi and Māori providers who work from Whānau Ora, whānau centred and strength-based approaches.

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Position Overview:Our client is seeking a Health Promotion advocate to provide/promote awareness about problem gambling through programme delivery. By working in collaboration to deliver programmes aimed at promoting increased awareness about the harm gambling brings to whanau, hapu and Iwi. The aim is to reduce gambling through heightened awareness, this programme is available to the wider community within the bounds of the midcentral region from Feilding, Palmerston north through to Otaki.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote awareness about gambling harm reduction at community events.
  • Develop and run an awareness programme for gambling harm reduction.
  • Collaborate with community organizations, government agencies, and healthcare providers to promote partnerships and relationship building.
  • Intervention planning
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Skills:
  • Tertiary Qualification in the field of Psychology/social work is preferred.
  • Clean Full drivers' licence.
  • Previous experience in health promotion, community development, or public health advocacy preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
  • Passion for promoting health equity and addressing health disparities within communities.
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Benefits:Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development and training.

5 paid study days per year.

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How to Apply:
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Job Snapshot

Date Posted:

09/04/2024

Industry Sector:

Healthcare Other

Job Category:

Other

Job Location:

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui

Job type:

Full-Time

Salary Band:
**60,000+
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