Te āheinga - The opportunity:

Reporting to the Social and Health Group Manager, the Smokefree Practitioner is responsible for providing evidence-based support, smoking cessation assessment and treatment to smokers within the Toirāwhiti locality rōhe, enabling them to be smokefree.

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This is a Fixed-Term Contract until 30th June 2025.

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Ngā Kawenga me ngā Mahi – Duties & responsibilities:

• Assist in the reduction in smoking numbers across the Toirāwhiti rōhe.

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of clients and provide individualised smoking cessation plans.

• Develop and facilitate groups utilising Tikanga, Te Reo and Matauranga Māori to support quit smoking attempts.

• Raise awareness of the benefits of living smokefree by attending community events across the rōhe.

• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships - Whānau, Hapū, Iwi, Hāpainga Stop Smoking service and more.

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Ngā wheako me ngā pūkenga - Experience & Skills required:

• Stop Smoking Practitioner Certificate, Level 3 National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support, or a willingness to work towards gaining this essential qualification.

• Competent with using computer software, client data bases, and similar applications.

• Attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Excellent client services approach, with good communication, and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to uphold a standard of excellence & demonstrate our values base when working with our whānau, hapū and iwi.

• Strong understanding of Kaupapa Māori principles and cultural competency, with experience in a Kaupapa Māori Practice is advantageous.

• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Whakatōhea me ona tikanga.

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If your skills and experience match this role, please

APPLY NOW! Submit your expression of interest to peopleandculture@whakatohea.co.nz requesting the job description.