Programme Coordinator, Healthy Homes

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are proud to support a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve, and we welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. About the Role We are currently seeking a dedicated Programme Coordinator to join our Kainga Whakatipu team in Palmerston North. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a programme that enhances the health and wellbeing of tamariki and their whanau in our rohe. As a key member of the Kainga Whakatipu hub team, you will work closely with the Programme Director and the Delivery Team, ensuring the smooth operation of our initiative aimed at helping eligible hapu mama, tamariki, and whanau live in warmer, drier, and healthier homes. Your responsibilities will include managing referral systems and processes, serving as the primary contact for the programme, coordinating certain interventions, ordering programme resources, undertaking quality improvement initiatives, and managing information in the programme database. Collaboration with team members and key partners will be essential as we work together to provide effective interventions that improve local housing conditions. This position is part-time, requiring 32 hours of work per week. About the Team/Service/Location The Kainga Whakatipu initiative is the Healthy Homes Initiative (HHI) provider for the MidCentral region. Our programme focuses on assisting eligible whanau living in cold and damp homes by providing education, advocacy, and practical interventions. Our goal is to increase the number of tamariki and their whanau living in warm, dry, and healthy homes, ultimately enhancing their health and wellbeing and reducing housing-related hospitalisations. About You We are looking for an experienced coordinator or administrator who is eager to apply their skills and knowledge to ensure the success of our programme. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including a positive phone manner. - Proven ability to coordinate tasks and deliver on commitments. - Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Office 365 programs. - Self-motivated, able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. - A healthy sense of humour and a genuine desire to help others. Working at Health New Zealand We are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from individuals across all walks of life. How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to our Human Resources Department via email at humanresources.support@midcentraldhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.