Healthy Lifestyles Facilitator

Healthy Lifestyles Facilitator

Te Puna Hauora is a Kaupapa Māori Whanau Ora, Health & Social Services provider based on the North Shore. We provide high quality, professional yet accessible & affordable health care and support to Whanau in the surrounding communities. Our integrated wrap around services includes GP Clinic, Tamariki Ora Team, Disease State Management Team, Community/Whanau Support and Mental Health Teams, Whanau Ora, Pharmacy, Dental Clinic and more.

We are currently seeking a reliable, experienced & enthusiastic Healthy Lifestyles Facilitator to join our Team working with Whanau in the community.

The role of Healthy Lifestyles Facilitator is to:

· To develop and implement the Te Puna Hauora Healthy Lifestyles IMAP model with Low Risk Tangata / whānau:

· Work alongside Practice Nurses and DSM nurses in supporting identified tangata / whānau to manage their diets and exercise plans.

· Organise group and individual sessions with flexibility on times.

· Prepare and monitor diet and exercise plans with tangata / whānau at a time and place convenient to them e.g. Home, workplace or Te Puna Hauora

The successful applicant must be prepared to gain a good understanding of the Kaupapa & policies of the Te Puna Hauora client led model & respect the rights of the Whanau at all times. Communication & organisational skills are essential, and you must have the ability to establish strong working relationships with a wide range of people.

The successful applicant will have:

· Relevant Qualification in Health, Personal Training etc

· Current Full NZ Driver Licence

· Ability to relate to people with sensitivity, caring and patience.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Ability to speak Te Reo would be an advantage

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.