Health Coach/Community Support Worker

7 days ago

Balclutha, New Zealand WellSouth Primary Health Network Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year

Health Coach/Community Support Worker

Location: South Otago

FTE: 0.6 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday)

We are seeking an experienced Health Coach who is passionate about supporting whaiora (a patient seeking health support) to manage their health and wellbeing. We are keen to hear from applicants interested in a career that supports people within their community who want to make lifestyle changes to better manage their health.

This diverse and fulfilling role empowers whaiora and whanau to gain the knowledge, skills, and self-confidence to reach their own health and wellbeing goals. This includes lifestyle changes (smoking cessation, exercise), promoting self-management (especially for managing long-term conditions like diabetes), facilitating groups and helping navigate primary care and the wider social services as needed for success.

About the role:

Health Coaches are a high-impact, accessible resource within general practice, supporting 8-10 whaiora a day. Empowering individuals, whanau and groups to set goals and make positive changes in areas such as:

  • Encouraging good management of various long-term conditions
  • Discussing how to be more active by doing things they enjoy
  • Improving sleep habits
  • Improving overall wellbeing

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Embrace new ways of working
  • Have a helpful, flexible, positive, and adaptable disposition
  • Good level of computer literacy with high attention to detail
  • Thrive in a busy and client-focused team
  • Be able to work at a fast pace and maintain a flexible schedule
  • Have experience working with diverse patient groups of all ages and stages

You will be well-supported in this role with initial training in Health Literacy and a comprehensive 3-month induction to help integrate into practice. We value your growth and development as a Health Coach, providing additional professional development to support you in this role.

This role will be across three rural South Otago Practices.

We offer:

  • A supportive work environment where you will make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • A commitment to upholding the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer a competitive salary, flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your birthday.
  • 5 weeks annual leave after two years
  • Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment. 10 days entitlement will be available at 12 months service thereafter.
  • Inhouse equity training, Te Reo training and associated professional development
  • We are a rainbow tick certified workplace, the first PHO in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

  • He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred
  • Tōkeke - Equitable
  • Manawa whakaute - Respectful
  • Pono – Transparent

Please note that we don't always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.

Applications close: 21 November 2025

If this sounds like the role for you, come and join our brilliant team of Health Coaches and make a difference in the wellbeing of people in our community.

WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government's Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.

WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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