Health Coach
- Are you passionate about the health and well-being of our community?
- Are you a highly motivated person who enjoys a fast-paced work environment?
About the organisation
He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Maori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for 30 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of Whānau.
About the role
Te Tumu Waiora – te reo for ‘to head towards wellness’ – is a new model of primary mental health and addictions care and support which aims to provide all New Zealanders experiencing mental distress or addictions challenges with access to convenient, high quality, integrated and person-centred care and support. The model is being rolled out nationally over the next four years.
The model puts mental health and wellbeing at the heart of general practice with focused roles, Health Improvement Practitioners and Health Coaches, working as part of the general practice team. They also have access to a Support Worker who links the team and their patients to services throughout the community.
The Health Coach role aims to connect directly with patients to assist them to make any necessary changes to improve their health and wellbeing and work towards an achievable healthcare plan. The role involves being an integral part of the general practice team, working directly with individuals and their families to help improve their mental health and wellbeing.
You may be required to work in several settings across Canterbury in general practice, the community and within our Kaupapa organisation.
Skills and experience
- Experience with mental and/or physical health condition or have been /are a caregiver for someone with health condition (s) and/or have interest in managing health and well-being
- Ability to learn and apply self-management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent English written and communication skills
- Experience working with Maori, Pasifika and youth
- Understand the importance of following evidence-based models, policies, practices and procedures
Benefits and perks
Active work/life balance initiatives
Life insurance for permanent role
Free gym membership
Our Culture
Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau
Working together for the wellbeing of family
Our services are delivered using a kaupapa Māori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whānau (family well-being).
Our values help to guide an understanding of how to embed and practice meaningful and robust engagement to ensure that He Waka Tapu is the go-to place for practical knowledge about Whānau wellbeing.
Manaakitanga
We are respectful and show generosity and care for others, ensuring everyone’s mana is enhanced
Whānaungatanga
We build relationships through shared experiences and working together
Rangatiratanga
We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible
Whakākoako
We all learn
For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz.
If you wish to apply, please do so via Seek and attach your CV and a cover letter to your application.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lita on Lita.Kumia@hewakatapu.org.nz
Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
