• Lead a small team, that is focused on the health of their communities to promote and boost engagement in the programme
• Great opportunity for an innovative, resourceful, highly motivated team player who has strong links within the community
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement lead to support the recently established Bowel Screening program at Auckland DHB (0.8FTE).

The National Bowel Screening Programme was established at ADHB in December 2020. Working within a new program will provide an exciting and varied opportunity to develop innovative ways to reach our community and boost awareness of the programme.

The Community engagement lead will focus on strategies to promote the programme and subsequently increase participation, particularly for priority populations. We seek someone to hit the ground running with a strong equity focus who can motivate their team and make an impact.

We are a tight-knit team and are looking for someone who can contribute to our culture with strong communication skills and a collaborative style. You will work closely with a wide range of health and community service providers to design, implement, and evaluate strategies to promote the programme

For more information about the role, please view the position description here.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

 You will be leading a small team, so organisational skills are critical to this hands-on role. You're a self-starter, always looking to improve the effectiveness of the programme's community engagement and promotion. The Bowel Screening Programme is committed to saving lives by catching Bowel Cancer early and achieving equity of participation for eligible Māori and Pacific populations. If you believe you have the right attitude, relevant experience, and commitment to making a difference, we would love to hear from

For more information about this role please contact Hiring manager, via MatthewWal@adhb.govt.nz

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB.

For more information on what we offer, click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

To view details about our recruitment process, click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Belinda Peddie - Recruitment Consultant at bpeddie@adhb.govt.nz and quote ADHB14739 to discuss how we can best support your application.