Introduction
Mō te whakahaere | About Us
He kaupapa Māori, he oranga mō te whānau – Join us in creating healthier futures for our people
Te Manu Toroa (the albatross which glides across the ocean) was established in 1997 to provide a Kaupapa Māori model of health care for Māori in the Mai i Ngā Kurī-a-Whārei ki Ōtamarākau rohe (Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Katikati and Te Puke – the Western Bay of Plenty). We are a member of Ngā Mataapuna Oranga PHO, a Whānau Ora collective focused on improving whānau health and wellbeing across Tauranga Moana.
We provide holistic care through our two GP clinics and a wide range of services including Pēpi Ora/Well Child, Kaupapa Māori Nursing, Oral Health, Mental Health, and Whānau-Centred Services. Our purpose is to support our community to be healthy, confident, empowered, and active contributors to their whānau and communities. Guided by our indigenous Tūāpapa system of care, our goal is to ensure accessible, affordable, comprehensive, and integrated health services for the people of the Western Bay of Plenty.
We are seeking a committed and compassionate Health Coach to walk alongside individuals and whānau on their wellbeing journey.
Description
Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role
As a Health Coach, you will work alongside whānau who are experiencing challenges affecting their physical, emotional, or social wellbeing. This is a practical, relationship-focused role where you partner with individuals and groups to identify what matters most to them, support goal-setting, and build self-management skills that promote long-term wellbeing.
You will provide culturally safe, accessible support both within the general practice and in community settings. The role involves strengthening health literacy, supporting positive lifestyle change, connecting whānau to local community and cultural resources, and contributing to group programmes where appropriate.
Working as part of a Whānau Care Team, you will collaborate closely with Health Improvement Practitioners, Cultural Support Workers and clinical staff to ensure seamless pathways of care. Accurate documentation and participation in supervision, training and ongoing model development are also key aspects of the role.
You will also be part of a broader collective delivering the IPMHA model in ways that align with kaupapa Māori values.
Skills And Experiences
Ā Mātou e Rapu Ana – What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who brings relevant lived experience and/or experience in support work, and who can draw on that safely and professionally to build trust and connection. You will be comfortable working with people experiencing a wide range of wellbeing challenges and able to support them in a strengths-based, empowering way.
A commitment to Te Ao Māori, tikanga and kaupapa Māori approaches is essential, along with a strong focus on equity and culturally safe practice. You will be a confident communicator who can build rapport across diverse communities and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Completion of the funder-approved Health Coach training programme (or willingness to complete this upon appointment) is required. Experience in primary care, community health, mental health, addiction or social services will be advantageous, as will familiarity with local hapori networks and group facilitation.
Police vetting and compliance with requirements for working with vulnerable children and adults are mandatory.
Tō mātou ūmanga | Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an environment where kaimahi feel supported, connected and able to do their best work. This includes strong professional support from a multi-disciplinary team, opportunities for growth, ongoing training to ensure fidelity to the IPMHA model within our Tūāpapa system of care, and a culture that values collective wellbeing alongside individual development.
Our approach is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for Māori, while ensuring all communities experience care that is respectful, inclusive and mana-enhancing.
He aha ai koe e hono mai ai | Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to be part of mahi that truly matters. You will be joining a team that values people as much as outcomes and believes that meaningful change happens through connection, compassion and shared purpose.
Apply Now
If this role speaks to you and the way you want to practice, apply now online or visit temanutoroa.org.nz for more information on the mahi. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so don’t wait – get yours in early.
