Health Promotion - Rheumatic Fever [Fixed Term]
Health Promotion Rheumatic Fever [Fixed Term till 30th June 2025]
Perhaps you and your whanau have been impacted by Rheumatic Fever? Or you are passionate about health and wellbeing and preventing this disease in our tamariki?
We are looking for a Kai Ararau – Health Promoter to provide education and support regarding Rheumatic Fever [RF].
RF is a complex condition that can have lifetime complications. In NZ the majority of first-time hospitalisations are school age Tamariki and Rangatahi between 4 – 19 years old, disproportionally impacting Māori and Pasifika whanau. National data shows that in 2023/2024 period cases of RF increased.
Whakapiki Oranga Manawa is a new initiative focused on raising awareness about prevention and management of RV. This is a non-clinical, community Educator role working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.
What you will do
· Facilitate educational sessions to groups and whānau.
· Actively promote awareness and risks of RF with various community groups and events.
· Work with the Team and other TToH services to seek out promotional opportunities to increase whānau awareness.
· Create resources to engage and educate.
· Travel across the region from Waiora to Wairapapa working with other health providers and marae to increase knowledge and awareness about RF.
What we are looking for:
· Have proven experience working effectively within the community
· A confident communicator with facilitations skills
· Passionate about Health and Wellbeing and RF prevention
· Good understanding of RF and its risks
· Self starter who is motivated to seek out opportunities to promote and educate whānau
· Knowledge and understanding of tikanga and Te Reo Māori or a willingness to learn
.Comfortable in Marae settings
· Ideally have a Level 4 Health Promotion or similar
· A full and current Driver’s license
· A current First Aid Certificate is advantageous
. Must be able to travel and some overnight stays may be required
If you have skills and experience we are looking for and are excited by this opportunity, please provide a Covering letter and an up-to-date CV.
Applications Close: Monday 22nd September 2025
