Marlborough Community Falls Prevention Coordinator
Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) is the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) for the Nelson Tasman region. PHO’s lead and co-ordinate primary health care within the local community. NBPH also manages an integrated health facility, Golden Bay Community Health, who deliver a wide range of health services to the local rural community in Takaka.
Our vision is “Healthy people… healthy workforce…. healthy community” – Kia piki te ora o ngā tāngata katoa.
An exciting opportunity has become available for the following role:
Marlborough Community Falls Prevention Coordinator
10 hours per week
Nelson Bays Primary Health is the lead provider in the Nelson Marlborough region for the ACC initiative – Live Stronger for Longer, which includes the Community Group Strength and Balance Programme (CGSB). This role is to coordinate the CGSB programme in the Marlborough region by supporting and further developing the network of approved classes across the Marlborough region.
The successful applicant will have
- an exercise qualification with instructing experience
- excellent interpersonal skills,
- passion for improving the health and wellbeing of older adults
- strong understanding of the Falls Prevention principles
This role is contract based for up to 10 hours per week until the end of June 2024. The role is primarily based in the Marlborough region with occasional visits to the Nelson office.
To apply for this role or view the job description, please follow the links below.
For more information about the role please contact hr@nbph.org.nz.
Vacancy will be open until filled.
Please note the successful candidate must:
be eligible to work in NZ (NZ residency or valid NZ work permit)
receive a satisfactory police check
hold a full and current driver’s licence