Community Care Coordinator: National Bowel Screening Programme , Surgical Department 1.0 FTE at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

National Bowel Screening Programme – Community Care Coordinator

Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti / Te Whatu Ora Waikato

An opportunity to join our team has become available, with two full time posts available.

Reporting to the Operations Manager Screening and Health Services, and strongly supported by a tight knit team, you’ll be focusing directly on engaging, educating and encouraging participation in the programme, in particular with our priority group populations (Maori and Pacific) to complete their test kits and participate within the bowel screening programme. This also includes providing support to attend colonoscopy, assessment or treatment appointments.

If you think this is something you are keen to be involved in we would like to hear from you.

The remuneration range for this role is $58,914 to $72,826 and is covered by the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement.

Position Description | Community Care Coordinator

Moū - About you

You will have a background in Health Promotion and Education and have worked in a community setting for more than 2 years.

All applications must be made online and include a cover letter and up to date CV.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete an application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.