Kaiāwhina

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity

We are seeking a fixed term (24 months), full time Kaiāwhina – Child Health Service to join our new Immunisation Service team in Taranaki.

Foster relationships between patients, their whānau, child health nurse, outreach and their primary health care team. Work alongside our child health nurse to support patients to make positive and informative decisions regarding immunisation.

The Taranaki Child Health Service aims to improve immunisation coverage and ensure families in the Taranaki region have access to immunisation support to empower them and make informed decisions regarding immunisation. Support the team in reducing barriers to immunisation, and the declining rate of Māori & Pasifika Tamariki and other high priority groups.

He kōrero mōu: About you 

• Experience working in customer service and in a team environment.


• Understanding of patient data systems.


• Ability to build strong relationships.


• Current full driver’s license.


• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.


• Ability to work independently, be flexible and self-motivated.


• A strong understanding of Tikanga Māori along with a sound understanding of the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how these relate to specific initiatives for Māori health.


• Have an active interest and involvement in the local Taranaki community and particularly supporting the hauora aspirations of local Iwi.


• Experience and understanding of sensitivity working with different cultures.


• A passion for continuous improvement and ongoing learning.


• First aid certificate (preferred, not essential)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

· An organisation which strives to uphold the principles of partnership, participation and protection underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

· An environment which encourages a happy, healthy and balanced workforce through flexible workplace offerings.

· Opportunities for career development and training.

· An opportunity to influence and contribute to the wider work of Pinnacle, and a commitment to support your health and well-being.

Mō tō mātou rōpū: About the team 

Pinnacle has made an explicit commitment to Māori and our communities to improve equity of health and wellbeing, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have also made an equity commitment to our Pasifika population

Visit www.pinnacle.co.nz to find out more about the Pinnacle group. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to apply 

Please reach out to Awhina Mattock [email protected] to arrange a kōrero (chat) before you apply if that is what you need from this process and/or apply via bbhr link 

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to ensure we move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change).  

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. 

Applications close Friday, 14 March 2025.