Health Promotion - Rheumatic Fever [20 hrs - FXT]

Part-time, fixed-term role (20 hours/week) based in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. Fixed term until 30 June 2027.

About the role

Whakapiki Oranga Manawa is a new initiative focused on raising awareness about prevention and management of Rheumatic Fever (RF). The purpose of this role is to travel around the region working with other health providers and marae to increase knowledge and awareness about Rheumatic Fever – what it is and how to prevent it. RF is a complex condition that can have lifetime complications. In New Zealand the majority of first-time hospitalisations are school-age tamariki and rangatahi between 4–19 years old, disproportionately impacting Māori and Pasifika whānau. National data shows that in the 2023/2024 period cases of RF increased.

You will work as part of the Taiora Community team based at Taiwhenua’s large Health and Social Services site in Hastings, alongside a wider team who also work in various Health Promotion/Educator roles from pre and post-natal support, Smokefree, parenting and kaumātua support services.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience working effectively within the community.
• Confident communicator.
• Passionate about health and wellbeing and RF prevention.
• Good understanding of RF and its risks.
• Self-starter 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.
• Full and current driver’s licence.

Schedule

Part-time, 20 hours per week (8:30 am to 2:00 pm, four days a week). Fixed term until 30 June 2027. Requires travel around the region and occasional overnight stays (approximately once a month) to attend events.