Whānau-Centered Community Care Coordinator

Pinnacle Health; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Pinnacle Midlands Health Network in Gisborne is seeking a Community Care Coordinator to champion Māori health equity and connect whānau to the health and social services they need. This cross-agency role works across Pinnacle Midlands Health Network, Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa, and Ngāti Porou Oranga to coordinate wrap-around care for whānau.

You will build relationships across the health sector, advocate for whānau-centred care, and support transitions between providers, while focusing on

Qualifications

• Registration as a health professional with a current annual practising certificate.
• Primary or community healthcare experience.
• Strong understanding of health inequities in Aotearoa New Zealand and commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Current full driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Champion Māori health and equity, prioritising whānau with the greatest need.
• Coordinate care across health and social services for individuals, whānau, and communities.
• Facilitate smooth transitions and continuity of care across providers.
• Identify and support those at greatest risk of poor health outcomes.
• Act as the voice of primary health within the partnership, supporting Iwi aspirations.
• Work collaboratively across agencies to deliver whānau-centred care.

Skills

Health equity

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Registered health professional

Job description

Pinnacle Midlands Health Network in Gisborne is seeking a Community Care Coordinator to champion Māori health equity and connect whānau to the health and social services they need. This cross-agency role works across Pinnacle Midlands Health Network, Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa, and Ngāti Porou Oranga to coordinate wrap-around care for whānau.

You will build relationships across the health sector, advocate for whānau-centred care, and support transitions between providers, while focusing on