Community Health Worker

1 day ago

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Join a team of passionate public health professionals
  • Permanent, part time –0.9FTE
  • Located in: Rotorua

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

An opportunity exists to join our Te Manawa Taki region public health nursing team as a Community Health Worker.

The primary purpose of the role is to contribute to the improved health and wellbeing of children in the Health NZ, National Public Health Service (NPHS), Rotorua community through facilitation of access to health services, health promotion and advocacy. This will be done by supporting and assisting the delivery of Immunisation Programmes, Preschool and School Nursing services, B4 Schools, Ear Nursing, Vision and Hearing, New Born Screening, TB and Rheumatic fever.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

The successful candidate will understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and apply its principles effectively in their role. They will demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes to ensure confident and effective interaction with young people and their whanau and will build and maintain positive relationships at all levels. They will demonstrate an agile approach to try new approaches, learning quickly, and adapting fast. They will have a strong commitment to promoting immunisations and participate in the delivery of these.

  • A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification
  • Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
  • Current New Zealand Drivers Licence (including manual car)
  • Authority to work in New Zealand.
  • High level of health literacy
  • HCA to work under the direction and delegation of a RN work in a team environment
  • Working in health, education or social sectors

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now". All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday, 21 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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