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Health Coach | Kaiārahi
Piritahi Hau Ora and Waiheke Medical Centre are seeking applicants interested in a career path as a Health Coach. This is a diverse and exciting new position type that offers an impactful range of wellness support from directly within a Primary Health Care Provider/Clinic. You will be working in partnership with patients and Whānau, helping them gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to reach their health goals. The role provides support for lifestyle changes, promoting self-management and helping navigate and connect with any necessary partner services that will help them succeed.
The role:
This role is based on Waiheke Island. The practice is patient and whanau-centered, community-orientated and is passionate about delivering quality primary health care and social services to their community.
Working as a Health Coach offers a busy but incredibly rewarding environment, whereby you will tangibly get to see the difference and positive impacts that you can have on people's lives. Full specialist training and support will be provided for all successful applicants. You can learn more about these roles at www.tetumuwaiora.co.nz.
You:
Have lived and/or working experience of Tikanga and Manaakitanga.
Speaking Te Reo Māori would be advantageous.
Are self-motivated and independent, and enjoy working as part of a team dedicated to improving peoples' health and wellbeing.
Want to work in the fast-paced and varied environment of a Primary Health Care Provider/Clinic.
Will ideally have a Bachelor of Health Science or have worked in a health and/or fitness role.
Be driven to affect change within the community you will serve.
Have a strong ability and skills in working with all cultures.
Benefits:
Work alongside GPs, nurses and community workers within a multi-disciplinary framework focused on increasing access, equity and quality of care.
An extensive full training programme is provided, including classroom-based/virtual and on-site training, plus ongoing mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
Join a nationwide network of Health Coaches, sharing knowledge, education and support.
Permanent:
0.6 FTE/ 3 Days per week
If you have any queries about the position or would like to apply and submit your CV, please click on the button below or email [email protected]