Community Stroke Navigator – Kaiārahi

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with communities throughout the Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough, and Kaikōura regions

• Establish relationships and assess community needs

• Assist individuals in understanding and managing their risk of stroke

• Engage with those affected by stroke, community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders

• Enhance community resilience and well-being

• Offer advice, guidance, and support

• Connect individuals with relevant information and resources

• Strengthen local capabilities and maximize the impact of Stroke Aotearoa across the region

• Facilitate training and educational initiatives within the community

• Promote Stroke Aotearoa’s mission to prevent strokes and improve lives

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience in the health, community, rehabilitation, or disability sectors

• Self-motivated individual with empathy and the ability to effectively engage with all age groups and stakeholders

• Experience working with vulnerable and diverse populations

• Confident facilitator, presenter, and networker

• Strong time management and organizational skills

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

• Familiarity with the effects of stroke and strategies for daily management

• Awareness of responsibilities to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to equitable health outcomes

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Ability to confidently lead training and educational sessions in the community

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience

• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and general information technology

• Capability to work independently as well as part of a larger team

• Willingness to travel regionally, including some overnight stays

• Ability to work from home and remotely

• Valid full clean driver’s license

• Currently authorized to work in New Zealand

🏝️ Benefits

• An annual wellness voucher valued at $150

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

• A day of leave on or around your birthday

• One whanau/wellbeing day of leave of your choice each year

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

• Access to our Employee Assistance Provider

• A branded vehicle provided for work-related use only

• Additional training opportunities available