Immunisation Case Navigators - Te Manawa Taki | Midland - NPHS

Marketplace; Waikato; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in New Zealand's Te Manawa Taki region invites applications for Immunisation Case Navigator. This fixed-term, full-time role supports whānau with tamariki overdue for immunisation and coordinates with health providers across Waikato and other regions to improve uptake.

You will work in a culturally safe, whānau-centred way, managing caseloads, following up, documenting records, and contributing to equity and quality improvement in NPHS.

Qualifications

• 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 and equity in the NZ health system.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.
• Ability to manage caseloads, prioritise, and work independently or collaboratively.
• Full New Zealand driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Support whānau with tamariki overdue for immunisation and connect them with appropriate services.
• Coordinate with health providers and community partners to remove barriers to care.
• Ensure timely follow-up and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Support equitable health outcomes for tamariki and whānau across Te Manawa Taki.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Driver licence

Education

Relevant qualification in health, social services, or community development

Tools

Documentation tools

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* 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.* A full New Zealand driver licence.**Desirable:** * 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. **How to Apply** To apply please click “**apply now**.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by **Wednes****day, 14 October** **2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Priyanka Sharma via [e-mail]## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Te Whatu Ora || Location: | Waikato || Position type: | Fixed Term || Category: | Community Services || Date listed: | 29-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 14-Oct-2026 || Reference: | HNZ/1948858 || Attachment: | PD Immunisation Case Navigator - Te Manawa Taki - NPHS - Sept 2026.pdf (PDF, 288KB)Job Description |