Pou Tokeke Project Coordinator
Location: Dunedin
FTE: 0.8 FTE
WellSouth Primary Health Network seeks a motivated and passionate Pou Tokeke Project Coordinator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of Maori communities by coordinating and supporting equity projects.
As a Pou Tokeke Project Coordinator, you will work closely with the Project Coordinator - Tuakana and the project sponsor to undertake project support for our equity projects. Your primary goal will be to ensure these projects' efficient and effective delivery on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities include:- Coordinating the delivery of equity projects using project management principles to achieve successful outcomes.
- Working to improve and protect the health of Maori and Pacific by increasing access to, and enrolment in, primary care services.
- Supporting primary and community providers in achieving health equity and promoting the continuous improvement of health equity.
- Assisting vulnerable communities in becoming familiar with and comfortable using all available primary health services and tools.
- You are a proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to improving Maori health outcomes.
- You have experience providing community support for Maori, Pacific and other groups and are comfortable working with primary care and managing confidential patient information.
- You demonstrate strong time management skills, and a proven track record of coordinating programmes and projects is essential.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to project management principles.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Good levels of computer literacy.
- A high degree of self-motivation, willingness, and self-responsibility to continually improve.
- Experience working with diverse communities and understanding their unique health needs and cultural contexts.
- A supportive work environment where you will make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A commitment to upholding the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer a competitive salary, flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your birthday.
- 5 weeks annual leave after two years
- Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment. 10 days entitlement will be available at 12 months service thereafter.
- Inhouse equity training, Te Reo training and associated professional development
- We are a rainbow tick certified workplace, the first PHO in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- He mana to te whanau – Whanau Centred
- Tokeke - Equitable
- Manawa whakaute - Respectful
- Pono – Transparent
Please note that we don’t always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.
Applications close: 15 August 2025
Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.
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WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.