Mate Huka (Diabetes) Kaitautoko/Health Coach
| Company | Ngati Ruanui Tahua Limited |
| Location | South Taranaki, Taranaki |
| Listed | Fri 6 Nov, 8:21 pm |
| Type | Full time, Permanent |
About Us:
Ngati Ruanui Tahua Limited is a whanau ora service provider in South Taranaki, offering a kaupapa Maori holistic approach to all the people in our community. Our operations encompass kohanga reo, early childcare (ECE), whanau ora and social services along with our clinical practices.
We are currently seeking a permanent, full-time Mate Huka (Diabetes) Kaitautoko / Health Coach to join our team, reporting to the Kaitautoko Lead. This role will be based within our new community hub premise on Princes Street in Hawera.
The ideal applicant will have strong connections to Taranaki and a genuine passion for improving health outcomes for Maori by offering support that is culturally appropriate. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of tikanga and Te Reo, along with the skills and attitude to engage effectively with Maori. They will be enthusiastic about working in a collaborative team focused on finding new and better ways to achieve results.
About the Role:
This role supports whanau living with or at risk of Mate Huka (Diabetes) by providing culturally responsive coaching, education, advocacy and navigation support. The successful applicant will work alongside whanau to build confidence and capability in managing their wellbeing and achieving their health goals.
Mate Huka Kaitautoko / Health Coach will:
• Support whanau to better understand and manage Mate Huka (Diabetes) and related health conditions.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices including nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation and overall wellbeing.
• Assist whanau to access appropriate health services, screenings, education programmes and community resources.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams, GPs, Nurses, Kaiawhina and external providers to improve health outcomes.
• Provide ongoing motivation, support and practical guidance to help whanau achieve self-management goals.
• Deliver support in a way that reflects kaupapa Maori values and whanau-centred practice.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will:
• Take a collaborative approach that seeks to connect with the community and whanau networks.
• Have a foundational base of cultural competency and willingness to continually grow it.
• Have outstanding communication and people skills.
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Have knowledge or experience relating to Diabetes, chronic condition management, hauora or community health support (preferred but not essential).
• Hold a full current Driver Licence.
What We Offer:
• Competitive remuneration.
• A flexible and supportive working environment.
• An opportunity to coordinate and deliver meaningful initiatives that create real impact in the community.
• Work with a passionate, kaupapa Maori organisation committed to whanau wellbeing.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa.
Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received.
How to Apply:
To make a confidential application, please submit your CV and a cover letter. We will email you an Application for Employment Form after receiving them. For a copy of the Position Description for this role, or for any role enquiries, email hradmin@safebusiness.co.nz
Applications close: 5:00pm, Friday 20 November, 2026
Ngati Ruanui Tahua Limited is a whanau ora service provider in South Taranaki, offering a kaupapa Maori holistic approach to all the people in our community. Our operations encompass kohanga reo, early childcare (ECE), whanau ora and social services along with our clinical practices.
We are currently seeking a permanent, full-time Mate Huka (Diabetes) Kaitautoko / Health Coach to join our team, reporting to the Kaitautoko Lead. This role will be based within our new community hub premise on Princes Street in Hawera.
The ideal applicant will have strong connections to Taranaki and a genuine passion for improving health outcomes for Maori by offering support that is culturally appropriate. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of tikanga and Te Reo, along with the skills and attitude to engage effectively with Maori. They will be enthusiastic about working in a collaborative team focused on finding new and better ways to achieve results.
About the Role:
This role supports whanau living with or at risk of Mate Huka (Diabetes) by providing culturally responsive coaching, education, advocacy and navigation support. The successful applicant will work alongside whanau to build confidence and capability in managing their wellbeing and achieving their health goals.
Mate Huka Kaitautoko / Health Coach will:
• Support whanau to better understand and manage Mate Huka (Diabetes) and related health conditions.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices including nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation and overall wellbeing.
• Assist whanau to access appropriate health services, screenings, education programmes and community resources.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams, GPs, Nurses, Kaiawhina and external providers to improve health outcomes.
• Provide ongoing motivation, support and practical guidance to help whanau achieve self-management goals.
• Deliver support in a way that reflects kaupapa Maori values and whanau-centred practice.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will:
• Take a collaborative approach that seeks to connect with the community and whanau networks.
• Have a foundational base of cultural competency and willingness to continually grow it.
• Have outstanding communication and people skills.
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Have knowledge or experience relating to Diabetes, chronic condition management, hauora or community health support (preferred but not essential).
• Hold a full current Driver Licence.
What We Offer:
• Competitive remuneration.
• A flexible and supportive working environment.
• An opportunity to coordinate and deliver meaningful initiatives that create real impact in the community.
• Work with a passionate, kaupapa Maori organisation committed to whanau wellbeing.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa.
Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received.
How to Apply:
To make a confidential application, please submit your CV and a cover letter. We will email you an Application for Employment Form after receiving them. For a copy of the Position Description for this role, or for any role enquiries, email hradmin@safebusiness.co.nz
Applications close: 5:00pm, Friday 20 November, 2026
