Start Date  - As soon as possible
Hours  - 1.0FTE (40 hours a week), we are open to negotiation of hours/ job share 
Shifts - Monday - Friday, with occasional after hours work.
Status  - Permanent
Location  - South Canterbury
Salary  - Starting from $63,702 - $80,778. Based on the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement

Kia hiwa rā!

Mō te tūnga - About the Role

Ehara taku i toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini

My strength, is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many

Our Community & Public Health team in Timaru are looking for a great communicator to join us in our Alcohol Licensing and Smokefree Enforcement Team as a Health Promoter!

You - ll work within a team of health promoters and health protection officers to improve population health outcomes of the South Canterbury community. You will work effectively with other key agencies such as NZ Police and District Councils.  We have a great team with a broad focus on improving the health of the population of South Canterbury, while working with specific projects and communities. This is a permanent full-time opportunity working 40hrs per week across Monday - Friday, with occasional after hours work.

You - ll have previous experience in a regulatory role or environment and working with legislation, along with a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working bi-culturally.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and reporting on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 in respect to alcohol licensing and smokefree enforcement;
• Working closely with NZ Police and District Councils - Liquor Licensing Inspectors
• Participate in Planning & Implementation of health promotion programmes as decided with wider team;
• Provide Health Promotion advice and support to internal & external stakeholders;
• Contributing to resource development;
• Working in partnership with Māori to deliver culturally appropriate programmes based on the Treaty of Waitangi and partnership models.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

• An awareness of the health, educational and social environment that services operate in, and the ability to identify opportunities within this environment;
• A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working bi-culturally. Basic Te Reo would be advantageous;
• Previous experience in a regulatory role or environment and working with legislation;
• Investigative and interviewing skills, along with proven ability to prepare detailed reports;
• Pre-established connections across the South Canterbury community is advantageous;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• A current drivers licence is required for this role

Ngā hua - Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Te Whatu Ora employee benefits

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Mō mātou  - About us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Tono ināianei  - Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here. 

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Position Ref: PC2538637r2
For more information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner - Alexandra.jay@cdhb.health.nz 

Kia mau te wehi!