Health Coach

About Kōrure Whānau

Kōrure Whānau is the frontline integrated-services team of Te Whānau o Waipareira. We work alongside whānau across social, health, education and justice services, helping whānau pursue their self-determined aspirations and wellbeing. Our mahi is guided by Te Kauhau Ora o Waipareira, Whānau Ora and a commitment to mana-enhancing practice.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Health Coach to join Kōrure Whānau as a Kaitautoko Hauora – Wellbeing Facilitator.

You will deliver engaging nutrition, physical activity and public-health education for rangatahi and whānau. Working in schools, kōhanga reo and community settings, you will build trusted relationships and help whānau strengthen their knowledge, confidence and wellbeing.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver culturally responsive nutrition and wellbeing education
• Facilitate programmes with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and community groups
• Build relationships with schools, kōhanga reo, kaimahi and community partners
• Adapt content and delivery to meet the needs of participants
• Coordinate activities, resources and programme requirements
• Maintain attendance, case, outcome and reporting information
• Contribute to health promotion and continuous service improvement
• Apply Te Kauhau Ora and Whānau Ora principles throughout the mahi
• What you will bring

• Relevant qualification in Sports/Fitness/Health (preferred)
• Experience delivering health education, facilitation or community programmes
• Ability to engage rangatahi, whānau and community audiences
• Strong planning, coordination, reporting and digital skills
• First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to meet the role requirement
• A full New Zealand driver licence
• * Commitment to tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori practice
• Our cultural expectations

You will work in a way that respects whakapapa, identity, tikanga Māori and whānau tino rangatiratanga. You will be expected to build trusted relationships, uphold the mana of whānau and contribute to cultural development through activities such as karakia, waiata and hui where appropriate. Te reo Māori capability is valued, along with a genuine commitment to continued learning.

How to apply

Tell us about your background and how you make health information meaningful for rangatahi and whānau.

Please submit your CV and complete the application questions. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted about the next stage of the selection process.

mployment will be subject to confirmation of work rights and all checks required for the position.