Gateway Coordinator - South Canterbury - NPHSat Te Whatu Ora -
We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
About the RoleThe Gateway Programme Coordinator is a key member of the Public Health Nursing Team within South Canterbury National Public Health Service and will work in collaboration with HSS clinical and service areas, along with professional colleagues in other government agencies.
This role plays a key part in helping NPHS become a customer-focused, safety-conscious, high-quality, and professional organisation, driven by strong performance and dedicated to supporting the needs of our most vulnerable children and young people.About the Team/Service/ LocationGateway is a comprehensive health assessment and education profile programme for children and young people engaged with the Ministry for Children, Oranga Tamariki, for care and protection reasons.
The overall objective of the programme is to enhance the child or young person's physical, mental, educational and social well-being through the identification of unmet needs and referral to appropriate services to address these needs.About youTo be our Gateway Programme Coordinator, you must have a current APC as a Registered Nurse and be experienced in child and youth health services.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an eye for detail along with a commitment for continuous quality improvement. Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment with exceptional time management skillsProven IT competency and experience using Patient Management SystemsFull Driver's LicenceExperience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in actionStrong clinical leadership skills acting as role model to those within the professionExcellent group facilitation skills with a history of a collaborative team approachInnovative and flexible with a positive and problem-solving approach to situationsHold a current authorisation as a whole-of-life vaccinator (desirable).Working for 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 Wednesday, 27 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at Maria.Bennett1@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWhilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.