Health Promoter

2 weeks ago

Timaru, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent 0.7 FTE [28 hours per week] position available
- South Canterbury locationMō te tūnga - About the Role

Te Manu Ora provides public health services to people living in Canterbury, South Canterbury and West Coast regions. We aim to improve the health of our communities and reduce inequalities in health status.
We are seeking someone that is passionate about health and its role in the community, can work cooperatively and constructively in a team environment and has excellent communication and relationship building skills
As part of our WAVE (Well-being and Vitality in Education) team working in our Community and Public Health Timaru office, as a Health Promoter you - ll work in partnership with education and community agencies to promote healthy nutrition and healthy lifestyles.
Ko wai koe | About You
As a strong team player you - ll enjoy a collaborative work style and will be the face of health in the community. You will have a passion for healthy living and demonstrate proven leadership skills in bringing stakeholders together, with a focus on improving the wellbeing of the community.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience
- A commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and to working in a bi-cultural manner
- Experience and skills in health promotion
- Skills and participation in community based projects
- Project management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent computer skillsMō mātou | About Us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do - Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you
Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.
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