Community Stroke Navigator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Zealand.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with communities throughout Manawatu, Whanganui, and Hawkes Bay.

• Establish relationships and assess community requirements.

• Assist individuals in understanding and managing their stroke risk.

• Engage with individuals affected by stroke, community organizations, health providers, and other essential stakeholders.

• Enhance community resilience and well-being.

• Offer advice, guidance, and support.

• Connect individuals with relevant information and resources.

• Amplify local capabilities and maximize Stroke Aotearoa’s impact within the region.

• Organize training and educational sessions in the community.

• Travel within the region, including occasional overnight stays.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in the health, community, rehabilitation, or disability sectors.

• Proven experience working with vulnerable and diverse communities.

• Ability to communicate empathetically and engage effectively with individuals of all ages and stakeholders.

• Confident in facilitating, presenting, and networking.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Resourceful, self-driven, and dedicated to making a positive impact for New Zealanders.

• Some familiarity with the effects of stroke and strategies for daily management.

• Understanding of the responsibilities associated with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Competent in facilitating training and education within the community.

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly MS Word, Teams, and PowerPoint, as well as general information technology.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

• Willingness to travel regionally, including some overnight stays.

• Capability to work from home and remotely.

• Hold a full clean driver’s license.

• Currently eligible to work in New Zealand.

🏝️ Benefits

• An annual wellness voucher worth $150.

• A yearly contribution of $150 towards optometrist and/or dental expenses.

• A day of leave on or around your birthday.

• A whanau/wellbeing day of your choice each year.

• Up to 3 days of paid leave for Year-End closedown.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Provider.

• A branded vehicle provided exclusively for work purposes.

• Additional training on stroke effects and daily management provided.