Health Promoters (x3) - Public Health Unit
Taranaki District Health Board
New Plymouth
We are seeking Health Promoters to work aseffective and integral parts of the Regulation& Environment and Supporting CommunitiesClusters within the Public Health Unit. Taranaki District Health Board (TDHB) is the major provider of health promotion and protection services in Taranaki.
Health Promoter (x1)- Regulation & Environment
Vacancy 01672
Permanent,full time
In this position you will plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes that promote health and wellbeing in communities. These activities will meet service requirements and contribute to positive health outcomes for the Taranaki population, whilst reducing inequalities in health and improving the health of Maori.
The focus of your work will be addressing the priority areas of tobacco and/or alcohol related harm and in partnership with a range of stakeholders including Maori.
For further information about the position itself, please contact the Principal Health Protection Officer/Manager Gray Bamber on 06 753 7798 or via
Health Promoter (x2) - Supporting Communities
We are looking forexperienced, self-motivated people to join the Health Promotion Team. Our team,through implementing priority health programmes based on the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the Ottawa Charter,enable people to achieve their optimum level of health.
Members of the team work in a supportive environment and in partnership with the community and other health providers. The successful candidates will have qualifications in health or education.
Vacancy 1673
Temporary upto 12 Months (Maternity Cover), full time
Key requirements are:
· Planning and project management skills
· Sound interpersonal skills
· Teamwork and co-operation
· Ability to work within a variety of diverse, cultural and social settings
Vacancy 1674
Permanent, Part-time, 28 hours per week (0.7 FTE)
This position involves working mainly within the Maori community. Knowledge of Iwi networks and the ability to access Maori are essential.
A working knowledge of Te Reo and Tikanga o Taranaki would be an advantage.
Key requirements are:
· Knowledge of Iwi networks
· Ability to access Maori community
· Planning and project management skills
· Sound interpersonal skills
· Teamwork and co-operation
· Ability to work within a variety of diverse, cultural and social settings
If you require further information about the position, please contact Brenda Archer (Manager, Supporting Communities)on 067537777 ext 8506 or via email
Taranaki is situated on the west coast of the lower North Island of New Zealand with a population of approximately 105,000. It is an area with outstanding scenery and is undergoing strong economic growth. It is an excellent and affordable place to live and raise a family, with first class educational facilities. The mountain to surf environment encourages outdoor living and recreational activities which are all available within minutes of New Plymouth, the provincial capital.
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