Health Coach (Wairarapa)

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Clinical Services

Job Summary

Tū Ora Compass Health are seeking a Wairarapa-based Access and Choice Health Coach motivated to make a positive difference in peoples lives.

This is a full-time position based at Masterton Medical as a regular team member helping patients gain the knowledge skills tools and confidence to become active participants in their own care and reach self-identified goals.

Working collaboratively with GPs Nurses Health Improvement Practitioners and Community Support Workers to develop active partnerships with patients the Health Coach will motivate them to make positive lifestyle changes reduce high risk behaviours manage stress and improve their health and wellbeing.

Our ideal candidate will come from a health or well-being background and be flexible resilient empathetic and connected to the community.

We are seeking applicants with the following skills:

A willingness to embrace new ways of working

The ability to work with diverse patient and staff population

Basic knowledge of general practice long term conditions and common mental health concerns

Demonstrated ability to build trust and engage effectively with people who may feel hesitant or

disengaged from the healthcare system using a respectful non-judgemental and patient-

centred approached

Knowledge of Te Tiriti of Waitangi principles and a commitment to Māori health equity

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent planning and organisational skills

A full and current NZ drivers license

For the successful applicant a nationally recognised Health Coach training will be provided with ongoing support.

For a confidential discussion please contact our People and Capability Team at

Please note: Candidates must already hold the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Required Experience:

Manager

Tū Ora Compass Health are seeking a Wairarapa-based Access and Choice Health Coach motivated to make a positive difference in peoples lives.This is a full-time position based at Masterton Medical as a regular team member helping patients gain the knowledge skills tools and confidence to become activ...