Posted 2 days ago
Health Coach
AI Summary
A Health Coach provides continuity of care and emotional support to patients at two medical centres in Ashburton and Methven, helping with self‑management, mental wellbeing, lifestyle or behaviour change, and navigating social and cultural services.
About this role
- Te Tumu Waiora ‘to head towards wellness and health'
- Ashburton & Methven
- Full time (40hrs) Monday to Friday
Primary care organisations have been working with NGOs, Te Whatu Ora-Health New Zealand service users and international experts over the past six years to develop a new way to provide convenient, personalised care and support for people experiencing mental distress or addiction challenges. The Te Tumu Waiora model of care is the culmination of that work.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Coach to join the Comcare/Te Tumu Waiora team, working at 2 medical centres across Ashburton and Methven region.
The Health Coach offers continuity of care as well as emotional support and guidance. Coaches are part of the general practice team but also help people to navigate other services and to get access to any social and cultural support they may need.
The Health Coach may be a registered or unregistered health practitioner who can help patients with self-management support and with achieving their goals for improved mental wellbeing, lifestyle or behaviour change.
It is desirable that applicants have a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 - Mental Health and Addiction Support (or equivalent qualification) or will need to be committed to studying towards one.
To apply for this role, you will need to currently have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. You will also need a current NZ Drivers Licence.
Applicants for this role will need to meet the Children's Act safety checking and vetting requirements.
In return Comcare provides a supportive and positive culture that is committed to the ongoing development of its workforce.
“Ko te whakaora, he hīkoi whakamārama. Māna anō tōna ake ara whakaora e whakarau”
“A journey of discovery where an individual leads their own unique process of moving forwards”
Applications close Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 3pm.
Please note, this role may close earlier if suitable candidates are found, so apply today!
To view the job description, please visit www.comcare.org.nz/current-vacancies/
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team on recruitment@comcare.org.nz
