Rheumatic Fever Co-ordinator – Te Manawa Taki Region I18.5 hours per week (days negotiable) Fixed term until June 2026This role covers the entire Midland Region (Te Manawa Taki) and preference will be given to those based in Hamilton, Rotorua or GisborneHe aha te turanga I About the roleRheumatic fever is a common yet preventable illness that is all too common within our Maori and Pasifika communities.
Often when left undetected, the illness develops into rheumatic fever or worse, heart disease.
Our rheumatic fever initiative is an educational approach to this ongoing challenge and aims to improve awareness within our most vulnerable communities.Here at Te Puna Ora o Mataatua, we're committed to removing the barriers to healthcare for our whanau.
We are looking for a Kaiarahi for our Te Manawa Taki Region (Hamilton, Rotorua & Gisborne), to engage with whanau in this area, and develop whanau-led plans for our Whakapiki Oranga Manawa – Rheumatic Fever Awareness Campaign.As our Rheumatic Fever Co-ordinator – Te Manawa Taki Region, your mahi will include designing and co-ordinating workshops and wananga to raise awareness of Rheumatic Fever, and to facilitate the integration of Whakapiki Oranga Manawa into Whanau Ora plans across Hauora Maori and Pasifika.
This is an exciting initiative that is aimed at creating positive health outcomes for whanau, hapu, and iwi.
If this role sounds like you, karanga mai!
We'd love to hear from you.Nga pukenga me whai I Your skills and experienceFor these roles, we are looking for people who have:Experience engaging whanau and facilitating wanangaEither a Social Worker, Whanau Ora tohu or similar experienceStrong established networks within your communityGreat report writing skillsKnowledge and commitment to Te Reo me ona Tikanga Maori.Naku te rourou, nau te rourou, ka ora ai te iwiWe are a supportive Kaupapa Maori organisation, committed to developing our kaimahi.
As well as offering an attractive professional development budget and pathways for career development, we have several opportunities to whakapiki wairua including kura reo, weekly reo lessons, waiata & karakia, and instant access to leave.Tukua mai to tono inaianei I Apply NowTo apply, please complete our online Application for Employment Form on our website by 5pm on Friday, 10 January 2025.
For a confidential discussion, contact Pamai Simpson (Kaiwhakahaere Pumanawa Tangata, HR Manager) on 021 032 6103.
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