Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Based in Whangarei, some travel in the region is required
- Permanent, full time (1.0FTE) position, working 40 hours per week
- Plenty of professional development opportunities are offered as well as being a part of supportive multidisciplinary team
- Make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance
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 primary purpose of the position is to co-ordinate, deliver, develop and monitor the SUDI prevention programme in Te Tai Tokerau. Including supporting and providing education to the work force and wider external relevant agencies. To support the strategic direction of the SUDI prevention programme through evidence-based training, education, practice and development across a multi-disciplinary and intersectoral workforce spanning health, education, social and community sectors. The role involves working at a local and regional level. The coordinator sits on the CYMRC (Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee).
This role requires an experienced professional with experience in education, relationship manager, articulate communicator with sound knowledge & expertise of all positive infant and child health behaviours such as (but not limited to) SUDI prevention – safe sleep messaging, safe sleep bed programme, early engagement with maternity, benefits of being smokefree, breastfeeding & being immunised.
About the Team/Service/ Location
You will be a part of a dynamic fun team with a strong focus on equity and improving health outcomes for whanau, through prevention and education in Te Tai Tokerau.
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About you
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have a high level of integrity, humility, and a positive, strong work ethic. You will need to have an understanding of Māori language, tikanga and practices.
- Relevant 3 or 4-year bachelor's degree
- Current clean driver's licence
- Ability to work with whānau and build relationships
- High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Organisational skills and computer literacy
- Ability to facilitate and teach, coach and mentor others
Clinical experience in Well Child Tamariki, Public Health or Paediatric, Midwifery / Registered Nurse / Health Promotion is desirable.
If you would like further information regarding this role, please contact Claire Forrest on Claire.Forrest@northlanddhb.org.nz
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 21 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.