Clinical Programme Support- Community And Whānau Wellbeing - Central Region - Nphs

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this pivotal role
• Full time, permanent opportunity
• Located in Midcentral

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The primary purpose of the role is to provide day to day support and coordination functions for Community and Whānau programmes, team members and activities. The role focusses on enabling these to deliver efficient, effective, high-quality Community and Whānau Wellbeing programmes to improve population public health outcomes and wellbeing. Prioritisation and timely completion of programme support tasks – which may include administrative management, maintenance, action and follow up of overdue immunisation lists, client non-clinical liaison and scheduling of clinics, distribution of consent forms/packs, checking and collation of returned consent forms and follow up action as required. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a difference this role could be for you!

About the Team/Service/ Location

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

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual with strong communication skills, able to build rapport quickly and manage tasks efficiently. You will have previous experience in programme and/or office administration, databases and coordination across internal/external stakeholders. We are looking for someone to support the team through coordination, reporting, meeting management, and preparation of presentations and documents.

• Proven experience in programme and/or office administration, databases and coordination across internal/external stakeholders.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in programme and/or office administration, maintaining databases, supporting a manager and team, with attention to detail.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 12 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz