Community Engagement Worker

CGR Services; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in the Bay of Plenty is seeking a Community Engagement Worker to support eligible people aged 58 to 74 through their bowel screening journey. This full-time, 1.0 FTE role involves outreach, education, advocacy, and admin work in communities across both urban and rural areas.

You will build trusted relationships with whānau, community organisations and healthcare providers, coordinate activities, and help improve equitable health outcomes across New Zealand,

Qualifications

• Experience working with communities, whānau, or within health, social, or community services.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of people.
• Knowledge of the Bay of Plenty communities and established local networks.
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence working independently while contributing effectively within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach activities and support participants through the bowel screening journey.
• Engage with communities, whānau, healthcare providers, and local networks to promote programme participation.
• Provide education and advocacy to improve equitable health outcomes across Bay of Plenty.
• Assist with administrative tasks to support programme delivery and reporting.

Skills

Community engagement

Communication

Relationship building

Organisation

Independence

Drivers licence

Job description

Based in the stunning Bay of Plenty with golden beaches, lifestyle, and a vibrant community.

Full-time position 1.0 FTE Monday to Sunday

Build trusted community connections while supporting a programme that is helping save lives across New Zealand

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

Join the National Bowel Screening Programme and play an important role in improving the health and wellbeing of people across the Bay of Plenty. As a Community Engagement Worker, you will support eligible people aged 58 to 74 years throughout their bowel screening journey, from initial outreach and education through to programme completion. This varied community-based role combines engagement, advocacy, health promotion, and administration, offering the opportunity to build strong relationships with individuals, whānau, community organisations, and healthcare providers while contributing to the continued success of this life saving programme.

About the Team/Service/Location

The National Bowel Screening Programme team is a small, supportive, and passionate group committed to increasing participation and improving equitable health outcomes across the Bay of Plenty. Working across both urban and rural communities, you will enjoy a varied role that takes you beyond the office, connecting with people in their communities, over the phone, and through local networks. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while working across one of New Zealands most beautiful regions. Click here to learn more about the Bay of Plenty

About You

You are organised, adaptable, and motivated by making a positive difference by improving community health. Whether coordinating outreach activities, supporting participants through the screening process, or working alongside colleagues to continually improve the programme, you bring a programme, you bring a proactive approach and a commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes for our communities.

What you will bring

• Experience working with communities, whānau, or within health, social, or community services
• Strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of people
• Knowledge of the Bay of Plenty communities and established local networks
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills with strong attention to detail
• Confidence working independently while contributing effectively within a small team
• A flexible approach with the ability to work Monday to Sunday between 8.00am and 4.30pm
• A current full NZ drivers licence
• A commitment to culturally responsive practice and improving equitable health outcomes

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 9 September 2026.