Health Coach | Poutoko

Health Hawke’s Bay – Te Oranga o Te Matau-a-Māui is an established PHO, within the Hawkes Bay. We work in partnership with General Practices to improve health outcomes and life expectancy across Hawke’s Bay, particularly for Māori and other under-served groups. Our mahi focuses on supporting communities, whānau and providers to achieve sustainable health gains, and equitable health outcomes. At Health Hawke's Bay, we're more than just a workplace; we're a whānau committed to supporting each other on our Te Ao Māori journey. Our culture fosters inclusion, respect, and growth, empowering every individual to thrive professionally and personally. Underpinning our mahi and everything we do are our values Whakamana (Empower), Aroha (Compassion), Kotahitanga (Collaboration) and Auaha (Innovation). Ko wai Poutoko? | What is a Health Coach? A Health Coach plays a vital role in general practice, supporting whaiora (patients) and whānau to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to improve their health and wellbeing. You’ll work with whaiora in short, focused sessions to help them make practical changes that positively impact their daily lives. Using a holistic approach that values physical, mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing, you’ll work alongside whaiora to understand what matters most to them and develop achievable steps toward better health. You’ll support whaiora with: improving sleep, increasing physical activity, building healthier habits, strengthening confidence and self‑management skills, managing stress and emotional wellbeing, setting goals, and creating realistic action plans, as well as managing long‑term health conditions. Long‑term conditions may include: diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure, asthma and other respiratory issues, obesity and metabolic concerns, chronic pain, arthritis, anxiety, depression, chronic kidney disease, and neurological or stroke‑related conditions. You’ll work closely with Health Improvement Practitioners, Community Support Workers, and clinical teams to ensure smooth and supportive care pathways, and you may also contribute to group programmes. This is a rewarding, people‑focused role where you’ll see the positive impact of your mahi on individuals and whānau every day. Ideally you will: Have a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate (completed or working towards) OR significant relevant work experience Relevant experience within the health and wellbeing sector (e.g. community health, health promotion or long-term condition management) Have experience engaging effectively with Māori and Pacific peoples Have knowledge and practical application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, be an advocate of our Ka Hikitia strategy & willing to embrace tikangaMāori Be open to change and motivated to implement new ways of working Have good digital literacy, organisational and time management skills Learn quickly and be able to adapt to ever changing situations Be experienced in practicing autonomously Be an excellent communicator and work in a collaborative, respectful, supportive and sensitive way You will have a genuine interest in improving health outcomes for Māori and other underserved populations in our community, as well as a desire to understand and implement Māori models of care. If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to undertake mandatory Health Coach training via to be fully endorsed as a Health Coach. Health Hawkes Bay welcomes applications from all suitably experienced and or qualified candidates. We strive to have diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including,Māori, Pasifika, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages. We believe in building an inclusive workforce that sees human difference as a strength and supports our vision for an inclusive Aotearoa. Ngā Paearu | The box-ticking stuff Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand should apply for this role. Applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Conviction Check and satisfactorily met safety checking requirements as per the vulnerable Children’s Act 2014. Must have a clean and full driver’s license. For further information about Health Hawkes Bay, please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Health-Hawkes-Bay or view our website https://healthhb.co.nz/ The closing date for applications is 10pm on 9 August 2026. We may contact candidates as applications are received, so please apply without delay. #J-18808-Ljbffr