HEALTH COACH
PERMANENT | PART-TIME (0.8 FTE)
Join our Mental Health & Community Services team and play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of our Hokianga community. As a Health Coach, you will walk alongside Tangata Whaiora and their whānau, helping them build confidence, motivation, and the skills to understand and manage their physical and emotional wellbeing.
This role is all about holistic, whānau‑centred support. You’ll connect people with the right resources, networks, agencies, and services, ensuring they feel empowered and supported on their journey toward improved health and wellbeing.
You will have:
- A genuine passion for working with whānau and delivering high‑quality, culturally grounded support
- Strong relationship‑building skills that help you engage effectively with Tangata Whaiora, whānau, clinical teams, and community partners
- A Level 4 qualification in Mental Health (or equivalent), or a commitment to working toward one
- Experience supporting mental health whaiora in a community setting is an advantage.
- A full and current driver’s licence (essential)
If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to be part of a team that uplifts and strengthens our community, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply by sending a cover letter and your CV to our People and Capability team at: HR@hauorahokianga.org.nz.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31ST MARCH 2026
PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES MANAGER
We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to lead our primary care, community nursing, public health, specialist services, health promotion, and home‑based support teams.
As part of our Executive Leadership Team, you’ll shape high‑quality, culturally grounded services that support positive health outcomes for whānau across the rohe. The role blends strategic planning with hands‑on operational leadership, working closely with team leaders to ensure care is coordinated, responsive, and aligned with kaupapa Māori values.
What you’ll lead
- Service planning, delivery, and continuous improvement
- Clinical governance, quality systems, and medicines management
- NASC and home‑based support services
- Data‑informed decision making and operational performance
- A positive, high‑performing team culture
- Relationships with whānau, community partners, and funders
What you’ll bring
- A relevant clinical qualification (NZ registration preferred)
- Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice
- Significant clinical experience, ideally in rural or community settings
- Proven leadership in health services
- Strength in communication, relationships, service planning, and quality improvement
- Confidence using data and managing budgets
- A full NZ driver licence
- Postgraduate study in a relevant field (or willingness to work toward one)
This is a rare opportunity to apply your clinical leadership in a role deeply connected to community wellbeing.
To find out more about this position visit SEEK or apply by sending your cover letter and CV to HR@hauorahokianga.org.nz
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Applications close 5:00pm Sunday 5th April 2026
POU TAHUHU O TE WHARE AWHINA: MENTAL HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
We are looking for an experienced, people‑centred leader to guide our kaupapa Māori‑aligned Mental Health and Community Services.
Reporting directly to the Ahorangi | CEO this role provides strategic, clinical, operational, and people leadership to ensure high‑quality, culturally grounded care for whānau across the Hokianga rohe. You will lead a multidisciplinary, highly engaged team within a service that is already functioning as a mature and well‑developed level. With strong foundations and processes in place, we are looking for a stand‑out leader who can continue to elevate the quality, coordination, and cultural responsiveness of our services.
You will have a relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in health or health leadership, and be an experienced leader who thrives in complex environments and is deeply committed to kaupapa Māori, equity, and community wellbeing. You will excel at building relationships, guiding teams, and shaping services that make a real difference.
If you are a collaborative, values‑driven leader passionate about improving mental health and social wellbeing for whānau, we welcome your application.
To find out more about this position visit SEEK or apply by sending your cover letter and CV to HR@hauorahokianga.org.nz
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Applications close 5:00pm Sunday 5th April 2026
GP and Rural Hospital Doctor – Locum or Permanent opportunities providing comprehensive, integrated primary and secondary health services through our community clinics and rural hospital. Cornerstone accredited. Training available for those looking to expand their practice in rural medicine. Medical Officer Position Description
Rural Registrar Placement: broaden your skillset through exposure to a wide variety of presentations working within a close-knit, supportive team. Rural Hospital – level 2 and Rural General Practice runs can be carried out in tandem over a 12-month placement.
Applicants must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand to practice as a Doctor in New Zealand. Accommodation provided.
NURSING OPPORTUNITIES
Registered Nurse: support a diverse range of patients across accident and emergency, acute inpatient, and hospital level residential care across a 24/7 shift roster.
Community Health Nurse: undertake a wide range of nursing duties in our rural community including district nursing, public health nursing, practice nursing, well child nursing and palliative care.
Nurse Practitioner: demonstrate nursing leadership and provide clinical advice, care, and education. Place whānau at the centre of care, exploring health and wellbeing concerns, preferences, health behaviours, attitudes and priorities using a Kaupapa Māori strengths-based approach.
Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years’ experience, however applications are welcome from new graduates. Previous experience in a rural setting or Māori health provider is desirable. You’ll need a current drivers license and practicing certificate, with the ability to pass a police background check.
HOW TO APPLY
To find out more or to apply for any of our vacancies, email our People and Capability team at: HR@hauorahokianga.org.nz