Community Engagement Lead

Community Engagement Lead 6‑month fixed term, full‑time role. Great opportunity for an innovative, resourceful, highly motivated team player committed to improving equity in health outcomes with strong community links. Location: Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland. This role is within HealthNewZealand (TeWhatuOra), supporting the Bowel Screening Programme aimed at early detection of bowel cancer and achieving equity among Māori and Pacific populations. Key Responsibilities Lead and motivate a small team of Community and Outreach Coordinators. Develop and implement community engagement strategies to increase participation in the Bowel Screening Programme. Manage day‑to‑day operations, monitor progress, and report on outcomes. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and community partners to promote equity in health services. Identify opportunities for improvement and drive continuous effectiveness of engagement activities. Qualifications & Experience Proven experience leading community or public health engagement teams. Strong communication, organisational and self‑starter skills. Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusive practices, particularly with Māori and Pacific communities. Knowledge of health systems and screening programmes is an asset. How to Apply Send your CV and Covering Letter online via the Apply tab. Attach your updated CV and Cover Letter. Applications will close on Tuesday 14Aug2026 at 11:59pm (NewZealand Standard Time). Screening will begin as applications are received and may close early if a sufficient pool of candidates is identified. For questions about accessibility or technical issues, contact VaidehiSharma, Recruitment Consultant, at [email protected] (quote refADHB24847). HealthNewZealand | TeWhatuOra is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ communities. This is a fixed‑term, 40‑hour per week role based at Greenlane Clinical Centre. #J-18808-Ljbffr