MidCentral DHB requires ALL its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to comply with the current Health Order. We are not accepting applications that do not meet this criteria.

MidCentral District Health Board actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

Are you passionate about improving equitable health outcomes for our communities?

Do you enjoy working in an environment that is flexible, varied and constantly changing?

Public Health Service is looking for to fill a part time (20 hours pw) Health Promotion Advisor role to join our Health Promotion team. As a Health Promotion Advisor, this role has a specific focus on Sexual Health and the successful applicant will be responsible to co-design, deliver and evaluate health promotion initiatives across the region. Equity will be a strong focus in your work and to deliver projects that are in accordance with health promotion models, Māori models of health and Whakamaua: Māori Health Action Plan 2020-2025.

Key qualities and attributes for this position are:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in public health, allied health, community development, policy or social services and/or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to apply this in your work.
• Understanding of the social determinants of health and health inequity.
• Confidence in promoting sexual health topics to a wide range of audiences

This is your opportunity to be part of creating change in a dynamic, exciting and challenging time, in the midst of a pandemic and a major health reform. We provide a competitive salary and professional development opportunities to advance your skillset.

If you think this job matches your skills and experience, we are keen to hear from you.