Community Education and Promotion

• Community Engagement and Mobilisation - National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP) - Taranaki - One-year Fixed Term Contract at FTE
• This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in supporting, promoting and maximising the opportunities for eligible people within our community to participate in the Age Extension for the NBSP.

This is a newly created role to work alongside organisations and groups that have connections and relationships within the eligible population groups to undertake community initiatives to raise awareness and increase participation in the NBSP.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The role will make a personalised first contact for priority populations eligible for the NBSP Age Extension Programme

Core activities include:

Develop and maintain positive working relationships within the community.

Understand and fulfil the engagement strategies that best support NBSP.

Work in partnership to develop initiatives designed to reach priority populations.

Localised campaigns are informed by data and are evidence based.

Deliver education and engagement sessions to groups and communities.

Contribute to the development of community resources that promote programme uptake.

Attend NBSP hui and events to support and enhance engagement in the screening programme

Provide education and promotion to eligible populations

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The NBSP consists of a Specialist Lead and Clinical Nurse Specialist, along with the wider Endoscopy team, to identify, contact and support eligible individuals to participate in the NBSP.

The successful applicant will be required to work both in the hospital and within the community, be adaptable and flexible to ensure contact can be made in person with target groups.

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About you

As a Community Engagement and Mobilisation staff member you will require the following experience and professional attributes:

• A relevant graduate qualification (e.g. health, community development, health promotion, education)
• 3+ years experiences in a relevant setting (health promotion, health education, oncology / cancer care)
• Experience and skills to conduct community education and promotion activities

Current clean driving license and ability to travel

• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team

Strong values that put patient first and ensure patient centred mana building enabling care

Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

• For a full list of attributes to succeed in this role, please refer to the job description.

Working at 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 Thursday 20 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tracy Brayshaw (Peri-Operative Manager) on

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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