CSB Coordinator, Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke 0.4 FTE

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $72,074 to $86,719 pro rata and is covered by the collective agreement PSA Allied MECA.

• Based in Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke, Healthy Ageing Service, at Wai Ora on the Gisborne Hospital campus.   
• The hours of work or rostering pattern is negotiable between Monday - Friday   
• This is a 32 hour/fortnight 0.4 FTE, Fixed Term Contract to 30 June 2027.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

Position Description: CSB Co-ordinator

About the Role

We are seeking a person with a strong interest in working in community as a member of our inter-disciplinary service, to lead the coordination of the Community Strength and Balance group classes under the ACC Live Stronger for Longer programme. Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke is the lead agency for this programme, which is delivered in partnership with ACC, the Ministry of Health and the Heath Quality & Safety Commission NZ. 

The key result areas are:

• Programme Coordination
  • Undertake programme coordination of the existing network of Community Strength and Balance (CSB) classes,
  • Establish additional approved (CSB) classes
  • Increase the engagement with, and attendance at, evidence based strength and balance initiatives for older adults at risk of falling
  • Improve equity of access to meet demand, cultural diversity and affordability.
• Reporting
• Build Community Group Strength & Balance momentum, including initiatives on the East Coast.
  • Provide reports to the service manager outlining insights and progress of the work programme

About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke (TATP) is the healthy ageing service at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti, which assists older people to
live well, age well and have a respectful end of life in age-friendly communites.

TATP is a community facing service that works with older persons (pakeke) and their whānau, across the health spectrum of care. TATP is not constrained by traditional models of primary, secondary and tertiary care, rather we work to enable pakeke, their whānau, together with their key providers, to maintain their independence in community, address developing needs, access health services and supports, and plan for their future.

We take a holistic approach that prioiritises listening to older persons, to supporting their life journey by coordinating and integrating healthcare needs.

Position Description:  Programme Coordinator, Community Strength & Balance

About the You

The essential person specifications include customer focus, with excellent customer service skill. Well developed written and oral communication skills is a must. Knowledge of windows based applications, with excellent keyboard and processing skills. The ability to create and maintain robust processes, prioritise, manage time, and work under pressure to meet deadlines, are key. The other essential attributes include:         

• A commitment to continuous improvement, and to keeping skill base up to date
• Ability to use initiative and adapt to a changing environment
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and without direct supervision, showing self motivation and initiative
• A can-do attitude
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth (mandatory)
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings. (mandatory)

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” 
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicola Barrington @ Nicola.barrington@tdh.org.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.