Kaiatawhai / Health Liaison Worker - Nelson - NPHS

New Zealand Government; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Kaiatawhai / Health Liaison Worker to support whānau across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough. You will coordinate and advise to improve access to health care, focusing on cervical screening and immunisation with Primary Care and Māori/Pasifika providers.

The role is permanent part-time with flexible hours (0.6–0.9 FTE) and requires strong community ties, cultural awareness, and initiative to advance equitable health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with whānau, communities, or support services.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, provide support and advice to improve access to health care.
• Improve links and engagement with Primary Care providers, Māori and Pasifika Health providers.
• Facilitate access to cervical screening and immunisation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community engagement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant qualification in health, social services, community development, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Kaiatawhai / Health Liaison Worker - Nelson - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Nelson / Marlborough## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Support healthier outcomes for whānau and communities.*** **Work across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.*** **Permanent part-time opportunity with flexible hours, offering the option to work between 0.6 and 0.9 FTE for the right candidate**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations, from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. **About the Role** In this role the Kaiatawhai / Health Liaison worker will be working with individuals and their whānau and communities across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough to coordinate, provide support and advice that improves their access to health care. This will be achieved by improving links and engagement with Primary Care providers, Māori and Pasifika Health providers, and other Primary Health Care Services, with key areas of focus being the facilitation to support access for cervical screening and immunisation. **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** You are a passionate, community-minded professional who is committed to improving health outcomes and helping people access the care and support they need. You have a natural ability to build trusted relationships with individuals, whānau, communities, and service providers, and can communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. You are empathetic, culturally aware, and motivated to make a positive difference for Māori, Pasifika peoples, refugees, migrants, and other priority populations. With strong organisational skills and a proactive approach, you can confidently manage your workload, work collaboratively with others, and contribute to improving access to essential health services across the region. **Key Requirements** * Relevant qualification in health, social services, community development, or equivalent experience.* Experience working with diverse communities, whānau, or support services.* Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.* Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and show initiative.* Understanding of community needs and barriers to accessing healthcare.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital systems.* Full, clean driver's licence.* Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous improvement.**What You'll Bring** * A compassionate, people-centred approach and a genuine commitment to supporting communities.* The ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.* Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.* Professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and accountability in everything you do.* A positive attitude and commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for colleagues, whānau, and communities.**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******d**ay, 30 September 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Priyanka Sharma at [e-mail]## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Te Whatu Ora || Location: | Nelson / Marlborough || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Community Services || Date listed: | 15-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 30-Sep-2026 || Reference: | HNZ/1946617 || Attachment: | PD Kaiatawhai - Te Waipounamu - NPHS - August 2026.pdf (PDF, 299KB)Job Description |