Immunisation Case Navigators - Te Manawa Taki | Midland - NPHS

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; Sur place; NZD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for Immunisation Case Navigator roles. You will support whānau with overdue immunisations, connecting them to appropriate services and reducing barriers to care.

The role focuses on culturally safe, whānau-centred support and collaboration with health providers and community partners. You will contribute to quality improvement and equitable health outcomes for tamariki and whānau across Te Manawa Taki, with a commitment to Te Tiriti o

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in health, social services, community development, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
• Experience with culturally safe, whānau-centred practice is preferred.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and NZ health system is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Support whānau with tamariki overdue for immunisation and connect them with the right services.
• Coordinate with health providers and community partners to remove barriers to care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and equitable health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely follow-up on immunisation plans.
• Work collaboratively across organisations to improve immunisation outcomes.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Cultural competence

Formation

Health/social services qualification

Description du poste

Immunisation Case Navigators - Te Manawa Taki | Midland - NPHS

• Contribute to improving immunisation outcomes for tamariki and whānau across the Te Manawa Taki region.
• Fixed-term, full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity.
• Opportunities available across Waikato, Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty/Lakes, and Taranaki.

About the Role

As an Immunisation Case Navigator, you will support whānau with tamariki who are overdue for immunisation, helping them access the most appropriate immunisation services. You will provide culturally safe, whānau-centred support, coordinate with health providers and community partners, remove barriers to care, and ensure timely follow-up to improve immunisation outcomes. The role also contributes to quality improvement initiatives and supports equitable health outcomes for tamariki and whānau.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

As an Immunisation Case Navigator, you will support whānau with tamariki who are overdue for immunisation, helping them connect with the right services and overcome barriers to care. You will work collaboratively with health providers, community organisations, and whānau to improve equitable immunisation outcomes across the Te Manawa Taki region.

• A relevant qualification in health, social services, community development, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting whānau and coordinating services across multiple organisations.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
• Experience working with Māori communities and applying culturally safe, whānau-centred practice.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and the New Zealand health system.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and equitable health outcomes.
• The ability to manage caseloads, prioritise effectively, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong digital literacy and documentation skills.i>
• A full New Zealand driver licence.
• Knowledge of local communities and provider networks within Te Manawa Taki.
• Competency in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, or a commitment to developing these skills.
• Experience in immunisation, primary care, Māori health, Pacific health, outreach services, or public health.

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HNZ/1948858

Location:

North Island - Waikato - Hamilton

Job type:

Job type: Fixed Term

Expertise:

Non-clinical - Public Health - Public Health