Community Co-ordinator Bowel Screening Programmeat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau -
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and culturally responsive Community Coordinator to join our Bowel Screening Programme team at Counties Manukau.In this role, you will:Promote and educate communities about bowel screeningEngage directly with Maaori, Pacific, and other priority populations to encourage participationSupport participants and whaanau to complete screening tests and attend follow-up appointmentsWork with community groups, marae, churches, and general practices to deliver outreach and educationHelp remove barriers to care, including organising transport and providing culturally appropriate supportBuild strong relationships with health professionals, community providers, and local organisationsAbout you:Relevant Health or Community Health Worker qualificationAble to converse in Te Reo Maaori, a Pasifika language, or a Southeast Asian language23 years experience in public health, community health, or primary care settingExperience working with Maaori or Pacifika communitiesAble to converse in Te Reo Maaori, a Pasifika language, or a Southeast Asian languageStrong communication and relationship-building skillsUnderstanding of Tikanga Maaori and Maaori protocolsIntermediate computer skills and accuracy in data entryFull New Zealand drivers licenceWhat we offer:A meaningful role where your mahi supports better health outcomes for our communityThe chance to work in partnership with diverse health teams and community groupsProfessional development opportunities to support your growthA supportive, passionate team making a real difference in South AucklandWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 29 October 2025. To review the position description, please click here.For more information on this role, please contact Amy on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us.
We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities.
We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability.
Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.