Clinical Programme Support- Community and Whanau Wellbeing - Central Region - NPHS Contribute to transforming the future of health in this pivotal role
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, whanau-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 Whanau programmes, team members, and activities. The role focuses on enabling these to deliver efficient, effective, high-quality Community and Whanau Wellbeing programmes to improve population public health outcomes and wellbeing. Prioritisation and timely completion of programme support tasks 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 Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori 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 principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori 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 is 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 whanau 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 Maori, 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 ******
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