Kaiwhakatere – AWHI

National Hauora Coalition • North Kingstown, RI, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2d ago

The organization:
The vision of NHC is mana whānau – whānau ora or prosperous families living well. We believe that whānau who are nurturing, healthy, engaged, knowledgeable and prosperous are positioned to succeed, to the benefit of all New Zealand. NHC endeavors to achieve its vision through its mission of equity of health and social outcomes. We do this by designing, coordinating and delivering services that bring innovation and greater effectiveness to health and social programmes.

NHC is a Māori-led and culturally driven organisation that supports solutions for all whānau, especially those communities that are not well served by existing services.

The role:
In this role you will identify and engage with eligible whanau; coordinate housing interventions and share healthy homes education that reduces cold, damp, and unhealthy homes. You will be working closely with whanau to provide them with the skills, tools and confidence to achieve and maintain a warmer, drier, safer home. You will be an advocate and connector for whanau to facilitate stronger relationships with the relevant local community and government providers and organisations to address any health or social-related needs impacted by the condition of their home.

About you:
We are looking for a confident kaimahi who has exceptional communication skills and a background in health or a similar role. You will be well presented, approachable and confident working with whānau in a fully whānau engagement focused role. Empathy and a passion for delivering the best possible outcomes to Māori communities will be at the forefront of what drives you.

Desired experience:

Strong communication, relationship building and networking skills
Attention to detail in terms of reporting, record keeping and communications
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)
Criminal check that will allow working in homes with vulnerable children
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Full clean NZ driver license

The benefits:

Work for an organization that is making real change to our social and cultural landscape
A pathway for career growth within the organization
A competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and strong company culture
Professional development opportunities, including expanding on your capability in Te Reo

If you want to make a difference and be valued in your work, then apply now for a confidential chat.

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