Health Coach

We are on a mission to tackle the rising tide of type 2 Diabetes in our Pacific families and communities.

About the Role

We are on a mission to tackle the rising tide of type 2 Diabetes in our Pacific families and communities. In collaboration with our dedicated team of GPs, Nurses, Care Co-ordinator, Mind Health Practitioners, Community Support Navigators, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Cultural Navigators, and Whānau Ora, we seek a brave and passionate Health Coach to join us on our mission. The Health Coaches in our practice support patients and their families to achieve wellness goals through the development of skills, tools, confidence, and healthy lifestyle choices. This new Health Coach role will primarily work with patients and the families of those who have been diagnosed with diabetes and prediabetes. The role will focuse on diabetes reversal/remission/good management and prevention with other family members. Talanoa around mental health, providing emotional support and linking families into other services relevant to wellness is also a key element of the role.

About You

You will be a courageous, passionate and trained Health Coach ready to tackle the rising tide of type 2 diabetes in our Pacific families and communities. You will understand that families are capable of sustained change that result in good diabetes management and/or diabetes remission/reversal and the prevention of diabetes. You will be comfortable working in a role requiring flexibility, and variety of approaches that are appropriate for our patients. You will see this as a tremendous opportunity to use your skills to make a difference in the physical and mental health of patients, their families and Pacific Communities. As a Health Coach you will bring -

Health Coach experience and training or specialist diabetes training.
A broad understanding of health, social services, and mental health challenges within Pacific communities.
Knowledge of protocols amongst Pacific peoples with the ability to work across various Pacific groups.
A positive ‘can-do’ attitude, and comfort working within a developing service.

Location: Manurewa