Programme Coordinator

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity

Make a difference in your community support whānau to quit smoking and thrive.

We are looking for a Programme Coordinator Smoking Cessation to join our primary care services team. This role is central to supporting the operational delivery of our stop smoking programme ensuring services are accessible visible and responsive.

At Pinnacle we are passionate about delivering innovative primary care and community services that empower people to live healthier lives. Our stop smoking services cover the Waikato region with screening support extending into Taranaki.

This is a fixed-term role until June 2027.

What you will do:

• Coordinate referrals resources and administration for the stop smoking programme.
• Actively promote the service at events workplaces and in the wider community.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with quit coaches health providers and community partners.
• Provide excellent customer service and direct stop smoking support when required.
• Represent Pinnacle at hui and community events helping drive improved health outcomes.

He kōrero mōu: About you

• A qualification in health promotion public health or similar (preferred).
• At least 2 years experience in customer service programme coordination or health promotion.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation attention to detail and proficiency with Office 365.
• A current full drivers licence and willingness to travel.
• A genuine passion for equitable high-quality health services.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Shared values of:

• Whakawhanaungatanga (connection) - through relationships we develop understanding.
• Akoranga (learning) - We invest heavily in the continued learning and growth of our tangata (people).
• Mahi tahi (collaboration and partnership) we passionately pursue our purpose of making it easier for people to stay healthy and achieve equitable health outcomes for all. We work in collaboration and partnership with general practice hapū iwi other health organisations and some of our services include smoking cessation screening mobile immunisation before school check extended care and school-based health services.
• Kawa whakaruruhau (cultural responsiveness) - we strive to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognise the richness of our diverse workforce.
• Kaitiakitanga (Stewardship) - Were not a typical Primary Health Organisation! We exist to make it easier for people to stay healthy and you can see this in the work we do to simplify access to primary healthcare and address equity barriers.
• Hauora (health and wellbeing) - through flexible working the offer of medical insurance EAP services and free flu vaccinations.

AtPinnacle every rolecontributes to something bigger supportingthe health and wellbeing of our communities. Whetheryou are workingbehind the scenesor alongside othersyour mahi haspurpose and helps shapea healthierfuture for all.

Mō tō mātou rōpū: About the team

Pinnacle has made an explicit commitment to Māori and our communities to improve equity of health and wellbeing in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have also made an equity commitment to our Pasifika population.

To learn more about Pinnacle visitPinnacle Incorporated Everyone healthy Everyone thriving

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to apply

Please reach out to Selena Batt to arrange a kōrero before you apply if that is what you need from this process.

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to ensure we move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change).

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Applications close 5pm Friday 21 August 2026.

Required Experience:

Manager