TELEHEALTH - HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ADVISOR
Are you passionate about supporting people to live healthy and active lifestyles?
Are you confident and comfortable engaging with a diverse group of people over the phone or online?
Do you have a “can-do” attitude coupled with strong organisation and planning skills?
Do you wish to work for an organisation whose purpose is “to inspire our communities to live healthy active lives”?
If you answered yes to all of the above, read on!
We are seeking a Healthy Lifestyle Advisor to join our Telehealth team to enrol new participants onto the Green Prescription (GRx) service provided by Sport Auckland on behalf of Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora to our priority communities in Auckland and Counties Manukau. This role is predominantly office-based (phone and online).
We are seeking someone who:
- build instant rapport and empathy with people referred by health professionals, supporting them to feel confident and motivated to engage with the service — contributing to our goal of converting referrals into meaningful participant engagements. Previous experience of a phone-based role is appreciated.
- Is passionate about working with individuals and whānau to encourage and support them to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Has qualifications and experience in the Health & Wellness or physical activity sector.
- Has work experience in, or strong knowledge of, behavioural change and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Has a sound understanding of health conditions and the management of conditions such as diabetes and obesity.
- Is prepared to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
If you are motivated by our culture and values and this opportunity has sparked your interest, we would love to hear from you.
We empower others | E whakamana ana mātou i ētahi atu
We are connected | Kua honoa mātou
We are passionate | E ngākaunui ana mātou
We embrace diversity | Ahakoa ko wai, he whānau kōtahi tāto
For a Position Description, this can be viewed HERE
For any queries, please email Sam Bhattacharya samb@sportauckland.co.nz
Please submit your CV and covering letter on Seek https://www.seek.co.nz/job/84775910
(We will progress suitable applicants prior to this closing date).
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