Stop Smoking Practitioner
- Are you passionate about helping whānau achieve their goals?
- Are you innovative and creative?
- Are you solutions orientated with the ability to think outside the box to engage the community?
- Do you want to work in an innovative organisation?
About the organisation
He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Maori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for over 30 years. He wWaka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of whānau.
About the role
You will be part of a new team at He Waka Tapu who will deliver a Hauora Māori Stop Smoking service. As a Stop Smoking Practitioner (SSP) you will work collaboratively with our services and our external referrers.
You will work with whaiora and community to find ways of quitting that are supportive and encouraging. Creating stop smoking plan’s that are responsive to the needs of whaiora that include individual sessions, facilitating support groups and promoting the SS programme via community clinics and events.
Full training on NRT products will be provided along with basic engagement, assessment and planning competencies.
Skills and experience
- A minimum Level 3 Health tohu/qualification
- Experience in creating with whaiora Wellbeing and/or Goal planning
- A high standard of professionalism and work ethic
- Outstanding motivational and communication skills
- An ability to contribute positively within a team
- Experience working within the health environment
- Understanding or knowledge of addiction
- Knowledge of kaupapa and tikanga Māori and a willingness to be developed further
Benefits and perks
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Supportive team environment
- Tikanga Days
- Life Insurance cover
- Free gym membership
Our Culture
Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau
Working together for the wellbeing of family
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 have any questions about the role please contact Vick Siitia at Vick@hewakatapu.org.nz
Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
