Community Educator

Nurse Maude; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing discounts

Staff discounts

Health Insurance

Staff development

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Nurse Maude in Christchurch is seeking a Community Educator/Supervisor to lead workforce development for our Support Worker staff. You will report to the Homecare Operations Manager and help design orientation, training and competency plans.

You will conduct annual performance appraisals, maintain training records, assist with workplace verifications, and liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a teaching or training role.
• Experience working with staff and clients in the healthcare sector.
• Competent in the use of computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Guiding and educating our community Support Workers.
• Developing the support worker orientation, training and competency plan.
• Completion of annual performance appraisals for the support workforce.
• Accurate and up-to-date record keeping for all Support Worker training.
• Assistance in workplace verification and assessments.
• Liaising with clients, Support Workers and internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and high quality service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Training experience

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Communication

Empathy / rapport-building

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent)

Teaching or training diploma

Job description

We are seeking a Community Educator/Supervisor whose focus is on the workforce development of our Support Worker staff. Reporting to our Homecare Operations Manager and as part of the Leadership team, you will be responsible for:

• Guiding and educating our community Support Workers
• The development of the support worker orientation, training and competency plan
• Completion of annual performance appraisals for the support workforce
• Accurate and up-to-date record keeping for all Support Worker training
• Assistance in workplace verification and assessments
• Liaising with clients, Support Workers and internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and high quality service is provided

This is a challenging and rewarding full-time permanent position in the healthcare industry with the usual hours being worked Monday to Friday within business hours, based in Christchurch.

He momo/About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Hold a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent), or a higher level health qualification and/ or a teaching or training diploma
• Recent experience in a teaching or training role, and in working with staff and clients in the healthcare sector
• Be competent in the use of computer systems
• Be agile in problem solving and thinking
• Establish a positive and supportive rapport with colleagues and clients
• A warm, proactive and professional communication style
• Patience, resilience and a "can do" attitude in challenging situation

Ki te huanga/Benefits of working at Nurse Maude

As well as joining a friendly and supportive team in a varied and rewarding role, Nurse Maude offers:

• Wellbeing- The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks and dentures
• Staff Discounts- You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers
• Health Insurance- Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross
• Staff Development- We encourage and support personal and professional development through study and research
• Hourly rate- Your experience is recognised with competitive rates

Te Whakahaerenga/The Organisation

Nurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago. Nurse Maude provides services to more than 400,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support.

Ki aro/Interested?

Rachel Nicolson-Hitt Homecare Operations Manager 03 375 4200 or [e-mail]

Reference # 23411

Closes on 08 Nov 2026 23:00

Location(s) Christchurch

Expertise Other

Job level(s) Experienced

Work type(s) Permanent full-time

Position description (click link to view) Position Description - Community Supervisor Educator - 2026.pdf