Administrator-Outreach Coordinator, Bowel Screen at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP), MidCentral

Permanent, Full-time

• Lead high-impact projects that improve health outcomes and reduce inequities.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive team culture.
• Work in a region that offers the perfect blend of city and rural living.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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

As the Administrator and Outreach Coordinator – Bowel Screen, you will:

• Lead NBSP-related administrative activity from planning to execution, ensuring timely, high-quality, and equitable outcomes.
• Administer the programme data and reporting to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clinical services, iwi, Pacific health providers, and community organisations.
• Champion continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and service integration.

About the Team/Service

Our NBSP team is passionate about improving cancer screening outcomes and reducing health inequities, especially for Māori, Pacific peoples, and those living in areas of high deprivation We work collaboratively across the MidCentral district services and communities to deliver high-quality, culturally safe care.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here 

About you

To be successful, you'll bring:

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification and or related experience.
• Expertise in managing health data and generating actionable insights.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in health settings.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data reporting tools.

Working at 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 apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anne Cleland – anne.cleland@midcentraldhb.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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