Māori Health Promoter - Bowel Screening Programme

Health Promoter – Māori Community  

Part time Permanent role (0.5 FTE) 

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā

Bowel Screening Saves lives!  

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Waitemata is looking for an exceptional Health Promoter to raise awareness and participation of the free national bowel screening programme in our area, and particularly in the Māori community. Strong relationship skills are important, as is the ability to engage well with our eligible age group, 58-74 year olds.

The ideal candidate would be innovative, resourceful, highly motivated and a strong team player who already has experience of the bowel screening IT systems and processes. Knowledge of tikanga and te reo Māori are essential and you must be available for evening and week-end work, both locally and across the wider Auckland region when required. 

This position is part time working 40 hours per fortnight. We are based in Takapuna however we work across the whole Waitemata region.

Please click here for position description 

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 26 July 2026.

For further information contact Sini Taunaholo-Ropeti, Waitemata Bowel Screen Health Promotion Team Leader, Phone: 021 943 808 or Sini.Taunaholo-Ropeti@waitematadhb.govt.nz 

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: Lissa.Crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

Job reference: WDHB21590 

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