Immunisation Support Worker - Central Region - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Immunisation Support Worker role
• Location: Napier
• Permanent, part-time (0.8FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders

About the Role

We have a permanent, part-time opportunity available to join our Central regional team as an Immunisation Support Worker.

Immunisation Support Workers support the promotion and protection the health and hauora of communities, with particular emphasis for Māori and other priority populations

The primary purpose of the role is to promote the importance of the NZ Immunisation programme to help improve immunisation coverage rates, particularly for Māori, Pacific and those living in Quintile 5 Tamariki from Vaccine preventable diseases. You will also support the Authorised Vaccinators to provide a high quality outreach immunisation service for the Tamariki in Hawkes Bay.

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

You will be open minded, quality driven, and can work both independently while being a valued member of a supportive, friendly team demonstrating advanced communication skills with the ability and passion to work with a diverse range of children and their families/whānau. You will be required to work with a range of teams and audiences in this role so you will need to be an excellent communicator who is able to engage with stakeholders and network across the NPHS Central regional teams and the wider organisation.

• NCEA level 2 or equivalent undergraduate certificate or diploma
• Previous experience working in the health sector, school or ECE environment with children and young people
• Current full New Zealand drivers' licence
• Excellent time management skills, personal resilience and the ability to flexibly adapt to changing work priorities
• Experience in applying critical thinking, using sound judgment to develop options and knowledge of the machinery of government, and policy development, is preferable
• With the support of Health NZ, you will proactively take care of your own health and safety, to ensure a safe and supportive work environment

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, 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 30 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.