Cross Cultural Health Navigator

At Tū Ora Compass Health we believe in better health through great primary care. As a leading Primary Health Organisation (PHO) and not-for-profit social enterprise we serve communities across the Wellington Region. Tū Ora Compass Health and its associated organisations exist to enable better health through great primary care.

About the Role

Tū Ora Compass Health is seeking two passionate and culturally responsive Cross-Cultural Health Navigators to join our dedicated team of health professionals. One position will be based in the Wairarapa and the other in the Hutt Valley.

The purpose of this role is to support the health needs of Quota Refugees during their resettlement period. You will work closely with the Clinical Case Manager to ensure new arrivals can access a range of health services promptly and effectively. From the outset you will provide tools guidance and support to help Quota Refugees navigate the New Zealand health system empowering them to manage their own health needs into the future.

What Youll Do

• Support Quota Refugees to access health services and appointments in a timely manner.
• Provide education and tools to help individuals and families understand and navigate the NZ health system.
• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Case Manager and wider health team.
• Promote and model cultural safety when working with former refugee communities.
• Contribute to improving health outcomes in alignment with Goal 3 of the NZ Refugee Resettlement Strategy: Health and wellbeing: refugees and their families enjoy healthy safe and independent lives.

What Youll Bring

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about equity and improving health outcomes for refugee communities.
• Skilled in cross-cultural communication and relationship building.
• Knowledgeable about health systems and able to explain them in accessible ways.
• Flexible empathetic and able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ideally experienced in community health social services or refugee resettlement.

Why Work With Us

Our values guide everything we do:

Kotahitanga Teamwork Manaakitanga Caring & Respect

Ngākau Pono Integrity Whakapai Continuous Improvement

• Flat organisational structure
• Supportive values-driven culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for growth and continuous development

Ready to Apply

If this sounds like your next move hit the Apply Nowbutton wed love to hear from you!

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Please note:You must already have the right to live and work in Aotearoa to be eligible for this role. This advertisement may close earlier than the end date if a suitable candidate is identified.