Community Stroke Navigator
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Opportunity
Join Stroke Aotearoa as a Community Stroke Navigator (Kaiārahi) for the North Auckland area and play a vital role in advancing our mission to prevent stroke and improve lives. This role is about working alongside communities-building relationshipsidentifyingneed and supporting people to better understand and manage their stroke risk.
You will work closely with people affected by stroke as well as community groups healthprovidersand other key stakeholders to strengthen community resilience and wellbeing. Through your adviceguidanceand support you will help connect people to the right information and resources amplify local capability and maximise the impact of Stroke Aotearoas mahi across the region.
Join a Meaningful Cause
StrokeAotearoa New Zealandhas been at the forefront of stroke prevention and recovery for over45years activelypromoting ways topreventstroke and dedicating ourselves toaffected individualstheir whānau and carers.Over 9000 strokes occur in New Zealand every yearandstroke is the leading cause of serious adult disability in New Zealand. Over 90% of strokes are preventable sothere is plenty of scope foryoutomake a tangible difference in your community through awareness and support.We are committed tobeingTeTiritio Waitangialignedand fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equity.
Our Missionis to prevent stroke and improve lives.
Our Visionis for a Stroke-Free Aotearoa
About You
This position will suit someone with experience working in the health community rehabilitation or disability sectors. You are anindependentself-starter who can communicatewith empathyand engage effectively across all age groups and stakeholders.Your experience working with vulnerableand diversecommunities willhelp maximisethe reach and impact ofStroke Aotearoascommitment toequitablehealth outcomes for all New Zealanders.You will bea confidentfacilitator /presenter /networkerandwill havewell-developed time management and organisational skills.
Preferred applicants will:
- be resourceful self-motivated andcommitted to making a differenceforNew Zealanders
- havesome knowledge of the effects of stroke and strategies forday-to-day management (additionaltraining provided)
- understand our responsibilities to TeTiritio Waitangi to supportequitablehealth outcomes in the community
- haveexcellent oral andwritten communicationstillsand confidentlyfacilitatetraining and education in the community
- have a tertiary qualification in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience
- be competent usingtheMicrosoft Suiteof products(specifically MSWordTEAMSand PowerPoint)andinformation technology in general
- be able towork independently as well as part of a wider team
- be able totravel regionally with some nights away from home.
This role is 30hours per week.Candidates will need to be able to work from home and remotely.You must have a full clean drivers licence and be currently eligible to work within New Zealand.
Reasons to belong
As an employee you will be entitled to:
- A branded vehicle (for work use only)
- A $150 wellness voucher each year
- A $150 contribution towards optometrist and/or dental costs each year
- A day of leave on or around your birthday
- A whanau/wellbeing day of leave of your choosing each year
- Up to 3 daysEnd of Year closedown paid leave
- Access to our Employee Assistance Provider.
Apply Today
If you resonate with our mission andpossessthe required skillssubmit a compelling cover letter outlining your suitability with your updated CV.
The Position Description can be found by emailing
Applications close on at 9am onMonday23rdMarch 2026andwe will be connecting with outstanding candidates promptly. To be considered you MUST apply via thecareersportal above (not through the Seek platform). To learn more about the role please email Dontmiss out onthis opportunity to make a real impact!
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- English
- User Interface
- Communication
- Content Writing
- Online
- Internet
- Youtube
- Management skills
- Digital speech
- Speaking skills
- Analytics
- Writing Skills
