Maori Health Promoter - National Bowel Screeningat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral72,074 - 86,719

Maori Health Promoter

• National Bowel ScreeningPalmerston North Hospital Permanent
• Part time Kia Mataara, Kia Ora
• Get Screened, Live WellHealth 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 RoleWe are seeking a passionate and experienced Māori Health Promoter to join the National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP) team at MidCentral.The NBSP is offered to eligible people aged 60-74 with no bowel symptoms, and from March 2026, eligibility will extend to those aged 58-74.

• particularly Māori, Pasifika, and those living in areas of high deprivation (deciles 9 and 10).About the RoleAs Māori Health Promoter, you will:Work closely with the NBSP team to build and maintain strong relationships with Iwi, Māori health providers, and Pacific communities.Deliver a co-ordinated programme of promotion, engagement, participation, and retention of eligible Māori and Pasifika into the NBSP.Be part of a multidisciplinary team supported by Te Uru Mātai Matengau (Cancer, Screening, Treatment and Support Cluster) and Pae Ora Paiaka Whaiora (Māori Health Directorate).Be based at Breast Screening Coast to Coast (BSCC).Role DetailsHours: Flexible, Monday-Friday, with some weekend work requiredTravel: Required within the MidCentral rohe (overnight visits possible but unlikely)About youYou're passionate about improving health outcomes for Māori and Pasifika communities.

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Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options!

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anne Cleland at anne.cleland@midcentraldhb.govt.nz Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.

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