Kai Hapai - Nga Wananga O Hine Kopu

• Directorate of Community Clinical Services
• Permanent, part time (0.5FTE) position working 20 hours per week between Mondays and Fridays
• This role is internal and specifically for Health NZ employees only

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in a supporting role, working with hapū māmā and whānau with young tamariki who are connected to Mental Health and Youth services and supporting them and their whānau to attending Ngā wānanga O Hine Kōpu, Te Ara Ora and Whāia Te Ora.

The role of Kai Hapai will work closely with service providers and community partners to promote, develop, and initiate health promotion activities as well as deliver the necessary resources and services to wāhine hapū and whānau with young tamariki across Northland. Travel across the region is required.

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About you

To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to work with whānau and quickly build relationships. You will need a high level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to facilitate and teach, coach and mentor others
• Experience in working / and or participation in Wānanga approach to sharing information
• A full clean New Zealand drivers’ licence
• Completed or working toward Health and Wellbeing certificate Level 4 or above

A demonstrated strong commitment to improving Māori health outcomes through uplifting the health of wāhine hapū and māmā are essential.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 17 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.