Health Promotion - Rheumatic Fever [Fixed Term]
Health Promotion Rheumatic Fever [Fixed Term till 30th June 2027]
Perhaps you and your whanau have been impacted by Rheumatic Fever?
Are you passionate about health and wellbeing and preventing this disease in our tamariki?
We are looking for a Kai Ararau – Health Promoter to provide education and support regarding Rheumatic Fever [RF] across the Te Ikaroa region [East Coast].
Rhematic Fever
RF is a complex condition that can have lifetime complications. In NZ the majority of first-time hospitalisations are school age Tamariki and Rangatahi between 4 – 19 years old disproportionally impacting Māori and Pasifika whanau. National data shows that in 2023/2024 period cases of RF increased. We want to change that.
Whakapiki Oranga Manawa initiative
Whakapiki Oranga Manawa is a new initiative focused on raising awareness about prevention and management of RF. This purpose of this role is to travel across the region from Waiora to Wairapapa working with other health providers and marae to increase knowledge and awareness about Rhematic Fever – what it is and how to prevent it.
Our Service
Working as part of the Taiora Community team based at Taiwhenua’s large Health and Social Services site in Hastings, you will be part of a wider team who also work in various Health Promotion/Educator roles from pre and post Natal Support, Smokefree, Parenting and Kaumatua support services.
This is a full time role Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm* for a fixed term till 30 June 2027.
*As part of the role you will also need to be able to travel around the region and stay overnight during the week or weekends approximately once a month.
The Role
· Facilitate educational sessions to groups and whānau.
· Actively promote awareness and risks of RF with various community groups and events.
· Work with the Team and other TToH services to identify promotional opportunities to increase whānau awareness.
· Create resources to engage and educate.
What we are looking for:
· Proven experience working effectively within the community
· A confident communicator with facilitation skills
· Passionate about health and wellbeing and RF prevention
· Good understanding of RF and its risks
· A self-starter who is motivated to seek out opportunities to promote and educate whānau
· Knowledge and understanding of tikanga and Te Reo Māori or a willingness to embrace
· Ideally a Level 4 Health Promotion qualification or similar
· A Full and current Driver’s licence
· A current First Aid Certificate is advantageous
If you have skills and experience we are looking for and are excited by this opportunity, apply today with a:
· Covering letter
· Up to date CV
· Qualifications
Applications Close: Monday 29th June 2026
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
