Rangatahi Physical Activity And Nutrition Coordinator

* Do you have a passion to improve outcomes of our Rangatahi?
* Experienced professional required
* Opportunity to work in a Kaupapa Maori focussed environment

Opportunity to join Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora Team as a Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator
Are you a professional, organised, and fit individual with a passion for improving health outcomes? Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora are looking for you

About Us
Established in 1995, Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora provides health, education, and social services to all residents within the rohe of Tuwharetoa Ki Kawerau and the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Their clients come from varied backgrounds and age groups.

He aha te tunga | About the role

Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora are on a mission to realize Maori potential and enhance health outcomes and longevity. As the Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in boosting the health and wellbeing of rangatahi Maori and their whanau.

You will manage a caseload, focusing on increasing physical activity levels and promoting better nutrition for long-term health benefits.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and implement the rangatahi physical activity and nutrition programme.
* Work with rangatahi to help them achieve their health and well-being goals
* Create a project plan, ensuring key funding deliverables are met.
* Foster strong networks with hapu, iwi, rangatahi groups, kura kaupapa Maori, health, and sporting agencies.
* Collaborate with national training providers to develop and implement programmes.
* Organize activities like physical events, wananga, and tournaments.
* Evaluate programmes and manage budgets.
* Provide education and health promotion to enhance well-being.
* Implement strategies to improve long-term health outcomes for rangatahi Maori.
* Work with whanau and caregivers to empower and support rangatahi.
* Complete reporting requirements efficiently.

Nga pukenga me whai | The successful candidate requirements:

* Diploma in Sport and Recreation or similar, is desirable but not essential.
* Experience in preparing exercise plans.
* Proven leadership and coaching abilities.
* Understanding of at-risk whanau.
* Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills.
* Strong relationship and network management.
* Full, clean driver's licence.
* Outstanding communication skills.
* Minimum of three years' experience in a similar role.
* Knowledge of TKKH and the Eastern Bay of Plenty Communities.
* Organisational skills to meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Positive attitude, adaptability, and clear boundary-setting abilities.
* Non-smoker/vaper.
* Understanding of tikanga Maori (desirable).

Your Qualities:

* Professional, trustworthy, and confidential.
* Team player with strong leadership and vision.
* Respectful of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and values

Why Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora?
With a vision of Ko te noho oranga o te whanau o te tinana o te hinengaro o te wairua e tai ai te mauri mo nga tangata katoa, Whanau wellbeing is the unity of body mind and spirt the life force for all people and drives what they do.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and currently reside in New Zealand and have New Zealand experience working with youth will be considered for this advertised position. The successful candidate will be required to undergo Police Vetting as part of the recruitment process.

Applications are being screened and contacted by PeopleHQ (Recruitment Company for Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora). For further information, including a detailed job description, please phone 07 393 2424 or 022 455 4670 or email ******.