Injury Prevention Coordinator

Plunket; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Employee benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is seeking an enthusiastic Injury Prevention Coordinator to join our Community Services team in Auckland. The role delivers child safety and injury prevention programmes, coordinating activities, educating whānau, and building relationships with local partners to improve outcomes for tamariki.

The role involves in-community delivery, virtual coordination, stakeholder management, travel around the region, and a commitment to pro-equity, culturally responsive practices.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working with diverse communities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience presenting information, facilitating education sessions, or engaging groups
• The ability to work independently while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Well-developed planning, organisational, and time management skills
• A focus on continuous improvement and quality service delivery
• Experience working with Māori, Pacific, and other priority communities, and understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi would be highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver injury prevention initiatives in communities across Auckland
• Provide practical education and support to whānau
• Promote child safety messages and increase access to injury prevention resources
• Support child restraint installation services and stakeholder engagement
• Facilitate community education sessions and build relationships with partners

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Education delivery

Time management

Cultural capability

Job description

Help keep tamariki safe and support whānau to thrive in communities across Aotearoa.

Te Whiwhingamahi | The opportunity

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is seeking an enthusiastic and community focused Injury Prevention Coordinator to join our Community Services teams acrossAuckland. This role plays an important part in delivering child safety and injury prevention programmes that support whānau, strengthen communities, and contribute to better outcomes for tamariki.

Working alongside whānau, volunteers, community partners, clinical and community teams, you’ll coordinate and deliver injury prevention initiatives, provide practical education and support, and promote child safety messages across your region. This includes supporting child restraint installation services, facilitating community education sessions, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders to increase access to injury prevention support, particularly for priority Māori and Pacific populations and communities experiencing greater inequities.

This role is permanent part time, 28hours weekly. No two days will look the same. You’ll spend part of your time out in the community delivering programmes and supporting whānau, while also working virtually to coordinate initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and plan future activities.

You are someone who:

• Builds trusted relationships with a wide range of people and communities
• Communicates confidently with individuals, groups, and stakeholders
• Enjoys facilitating education and sharing knowledge
• Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to improve outcomes
• Is adaptable, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrates a commitment to pro-equity practice and culturally responsive ways of working
• Has a genuine interest in child safety, injury prevention, and community wellbeing
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team success

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working with diverse communities
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Experience presenting information, facilitating education sessions, or engaging groups
  
• The ability to work independently while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
  
• Well-developed planning, organisational, and time management skills
  
• A focus on continuous improvement and quality service delivery
• An understanding of local communities and the ability to work effectively across a range of settings
  
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout the region as required
• Child Restraint Technician qualification, or willingness to complete the qualification within three months of appointment

Help keep tamariki safe and support whānau to thrive in communities across Aotearoa.

Te Whiwhingamahi | The opportunity

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is seeking an enthusiastic and community focused Injury Prevention Coordinator to join our Community Services teams acrossAuckland. This role plays an important part in delivering child safety and injury prevention programmes that support whānau, strengthen communities, and contribute to better outcomes for tamariki.

Working alongside whānau, volunteers, community partners, clinical and community teams, you’ll coordinate and deliver injury prevention initiatives, provide practical education and support, and promote child safety messages across your region. This includes supporting child restraint installation services, facilitating community education sessions, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders to increase access to injury prevention support, particularly for priority Māori and Pacific populations and communities experiencing greater inequities.

This role is permanent part time, 28hours weekly. No two days will look the same. You’ll spend part of your time out in the community delivering programmes and supporting whānau, while also working virtually to coordinate initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and plan future activities.

You will be passionate about supporting whānau, building community connections, and helping create safer environments for tamariki.

You are someone who:

• Builds trusted relationships with a wide range of people and communities
• Communicates confidently with individuals, groups, and stakeholders
• Enjoys facilitating education and sharing knowledge
• Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to improve outcomes
• Is adaptable, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrates a commitment to pro-equity practice and culturally responsive ways of working
• Has a genuine interest in child safety, injury prevention, and community wellbeing
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team success

He kōrero mōu| About you

You will be passionate about supporting whānau, building community connections, and helping create safer environments for tamariki.

You are someone who:

• Builds trusted relationships with a wide range of people and communities
• Communicates confidently with individuals, groups, and stakeholders
• Enjoys facilitating education and sharing knowledge
• Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to improve outcomes
• Is adaptable, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrates a commitment to pro-equity practice and culturally responsive ways of working
• Has a genuine interest in child safety, injury prevention, and community wellbeing
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team success

Ngā Pūkenga me tōu Tohungatanga| Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working with diverse communities
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Experience presenting information, facilitating education sessions, or engaging groups
  
• The ability to work independently while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
  
• Well-developed planning, organisational, and time management skills
  
• A focus on continuous improvement and quality service delivery
• An understanding of local communities and the ability to work effectively across a range of settings
  
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout the region as required
• Child Restraint Technician qualification, or willingness to complete the qualification within three months of appointment

Experience working with Māori, Pacific, and other priority communities, along with an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in practice, would be highly regarded.

Ngā hua mahi o TeWhānau Āwhina | What we offer

At Whānau Āwhina Plunket, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Some of our benefits include:

• The opportunity to contribute to better outcomes for tamariki and whānau across Aotearoa
  
• A values-led organisation committed to equity and community wellbeing< br>
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
  
• Retail discounts and employee benefits through our employee assistance programme
  
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
  
• Flexible working practices where operationally appropriate
  

Most importantly, you’ll be joining an organisation with a proud history and a strong commitment to helping every child have the best start in life.

He huanuiorangamongā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto ingāhaporihekeiho, hekeiho

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of