Community Health Promoter

Introduction

KO Ā MĀTOU MAHI - ABOUT OUR WORK

We are New Zealand’s leading organisation in sexual and reproductive health. Guided by our values, we believe everyone should have equitable access to quality services and information, empowering them to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive wellbeing. Our work is driven by our strategic vision, whakamanahia – equity, access, and choice.

Description

MŌ TĒNEI TŪRANGA MAHI - ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Community Health Promoter, you would work closely with communities experiencing inequitable health outcomes with a focus on young people and those that support them. We offer a community-led, collaborative approach to delivering sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing information. Our equity focused team of community health promoters are connectors across Aotearoa, implementing our vision of creating better access and equity in areas of high need, through community development. You would utilise existing networks within the community, or be able to create these relationships, particularly with Māori and Iwi, community, health and education agencies.

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t wait for opportunities, they create them. You’ll be proactive, self-motivated, and passionate about identifying community needs and turning them into meaningful health promotion action. This role is for a sole Community Health Promoter to be based at our Christchurch clinic, working across Te Waipounamu region. This permanent, full-time position reports to the Health Promotion Team Leader. The role involves travel throughout the South Island, with some national travel, and may occasionally require evening or weekend work.

We welcome and value applications from individuals with life experience relevant to the role, particularly those with an understanding of Te Ao Māori and working with Pasifika communities as well as professional skills and work experience.

To be considered for the role you will ideally have the below, however we want to hear from people who are connected in their community and willing to upskill in these areas:

• Previous experience or tertiary qualification in education, health promotion, health or community development.
• Resourceful, motivated and solutions focused
• Strong workshop facilitation skills are essential, with the confidence and adaptability to deliver engaging, inclusive education to diverse communities.
• Experience working with a diverse range of groups, particularly youth, Māori, Pasifika, LGBTQIA+ and disabled people.
• Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health issues, and relationships and sexuality education preferred.
• Strong communication and community engagement skills to collaborate with your community and other partners.
• Prepared to create and maintain successful working relationships with our priority stakeholders.
• Can demonstrate understanding of Te Tiriti ō Waitangi and strategies to reduce disparities for Māori.
• A full, clean, current New Zealand drivers license (required).
• Own car for work purposes (required, reimbursement for usage available).

HE AHA TE TAKE KO MĀTOU? - WHY US?

Every single one of our team can leave work at the end of the day knowing their mahi makes a difference for our diverse communities. Our people are deeply valued not only by us but by our clients. You will be well-supported in our caring organisation and work with a fantastic team of committed people. As our people are at the heart of our organisation, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse work environment where our people can thrive.

Some of the ways we do this include;

• Maintaining and strengthening a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
• Wellbeing working group to champion wellbeing initiatives and provide support across Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Benefits include EAP + Immunization Programme + Birthday Leave + Discounted Health Insurance + Peer Recognition Programme + Recognition of Service + Additional Parental Leave Entitlements + Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa clinical services up to the value of $100 + More to Come!

ĒTAHI ATU KŌRERO - FURTHER INFORMATION

Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa is committed to Te Tiriti ō Waitangi and to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals that reflect the diverse communities we work in. Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa is proud to be a member of Diversity Works NZ which signals our commitment to our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Please visit our website to learn more about Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa.

HEI TONO MAI – TO APPLY

Full details of the role are outlined in the attached Community Health Promoter Position Description.

Closing date: 7 August 2026

Make your early application now. Shortlisting and interviews may occur while advertising is open. If you have any questions please contact [email protected].

Please note that all applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.