Health Coach

Support, motivate and encourage whānau to make positive lifestyle changes and improve their health and wellbeing.

Overview

Health Coach

Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Māori organisation delivering integrated health and social services to the wider Counties Manukau and ADHB area. We provide quality, accessible and affordable health care and support to whānau.

Our Health Coaches work to support whānau on their health and well being journey by connecting them with resources and acting as a liaison between patients and their dedicated GP and Nursing team. Our team work with whānau that have long term illnesses and aim to motivate and encourage them to make positive lifestyle changes by reducing high-risk behaviours and managing stress levels. Our Health Coaches adopt a whānau ora model approach that best supports patients’ needs and goals.

Your experience and skills

• Experience working in the Health and / or Social Services environment
• Proven ability to deal with a complex and changing environment
• Previous experience working within the health and well being space would be an advantage (nutrition, personal training etc)
• Experience working alongside whānau with a multicultural background
• Relationship building skills
• Have an empathetic, caring and nurturing nature
• Accurate administration and data entry experience
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills
• Professional presentation and an excellent work ethic
• NZ Full Drivers Licence
• The ability to speak Te Reo Māori or another language would be an advantage

If you are looking to make a difference in the community while working within a kaupapa Māori organisation, apply today.

Applications close Monday 13th October 2025

Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

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