Health & Disability Advocate - With Growth Opportunities - Part-Time

Time for a change?

Health and Disability Advocates work with members of the public, community groups and health and disability service providers in assisting to resolve concerns about the quality of care provided. Advocates also provide education on the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights and network extensively within the community. 

This position is 32hrs per week wfh and will service Whangarei and wider regions. 

Sound like you?

Our ideal Candidate has:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• A calm, cool, non-judgmental, professional manner, and approach 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proven experience in resolving issues and concerns 
• The ability to able to work alone and as part of a regional and national team
• Experience in community engagement, building community links, particularly with Maori and Pacifica
• Knowledge/experience of engaging with diverse communities
• Some experience in planning and providing education 
• A clean, current driver’s license and their own vehicle to use for work travel
• A great sense of humour

What we offer:

• An interesting, varied role that will challenge, develop and grow you and your skill set
• A fun, genuinely inclusive and supportive work environment
• Excellent orientation into the role and professional development
• Inclusion into a highly regarded, high functioning and motivated team

The salary band for our 32 hr 0.08fte position is $51,912.00 to $57,680 with the optional 3% Employer Kiwisaver contribution.

To be considered for this role, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.  If this sounds like the exciting challenge and change of pace you’re seeking, then send your cover letter and CV resume with the names of three referees (one must be your current manager) to [email protected] before Friday 07 June 9 am. 

If you have any questions about our application process, please do contact us on the email above. 

Position descriptions are available on our website www.advocacy.org.nz