Health Coach

Support, motivate and encourage whanau to make positive lifestyle changes and improve their health and wellbeing.
Health CoachTuruki Health Care is a kaupapa Maori organisation delivering integrated health and social services to the wider Counties Manukau and ADHB area. We provide quality, accessible and affordable health care and support to whanau.
Our Health Coaches work to support whanau on their health and well-being journey by connecting them with resources and acting as a liaison between patients and their dedicated GP and Nursing team. Our team works with whanau that have long-term illnesses and aim to motivate and encourage them to make positive lifestyle changes by reducing high-risk behaviours and managing stress levels. Our Health Coaches adopt a whanau ora model approach that best supports patients' needs and goals.
Your experience and skills will include:Experience working in the Health and/or Social Services environmentProven ability to deal with a complex and changing environmentPrevious experience working within the health and well-being space would be an advantage (nutrition, personal training etc.)Experience working alongside whanau with a multicultural backgroundRelationship building skillsHave an empathetic, caring and nurturing natureAccurate administration and data entry experienceStrong interpersonal and listening skillsProfessional presentation and an excellent work ethicNZ Full Drivers LicenceThe ability to speak Te Reo Maori or another language would be an advantageIf you are looking to make a difference in the community while working within a kaupapa Maori organisation, apply today.
Applications close 26th November 2024 Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

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