About Us
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHF) is a not-for-profit organisation that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing. Our whakatauki is ‘Mauri Tu, Mauri Ora’ which is creating space for, and unleashing the life force found in all things.
At the MHF, we value ōritetanga (fairness and equity), and we encourage whānaungatanga and relationship building based on tika, pono and aroha (respect, truthfulness, compassion). We ensure our work is toitū (sustainable), and we value diversity in our people and our ideas, and are always striving to promote te pae tawhiti (innovation).
Join our team as a Health Promoter!
This part time (20 hours) role sits within the Nōku Te Ao Programme team, a small, motivated and engaged group dedicated to reducing stigma and discrimination against those experiencing mental distress. This role will support this by bringing a Lived Experience lens to Nōku Te Ao wananga, hui, and written communications, facilitating conversation and connections.
We are looking for an experienced Health Promoter, who is empathetic, proactive, resourceful and a strong communicator. You will have skill as a Lived Experience Advisor, and knowledge of the mental health system.
What you will do:
- Organise and facilitate wānanga, hui and online based communications with multiple stakeholders and community group
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with Māori, Pacific providers, and other lived experience networks.
- Attend community meetings and webinars to collect information about lived experience community topics
- Contribute to report writing and communications to government and other stakeholders.
- Embed an understanding of tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori into your work
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You will have:
- Qualified and/or practical experience in public health, mental health, or health promotion
- Previous experience and awareness around the complexity of working in the lived experience space
- Passion for systemic change in mental health services and/or experience in relationship management within the mental health sector.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Collaborative nature with strong networking and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies and cultural groups.
- Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications for New Zealand’s response to improving mental wellbeing, or a willingness to extend knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori.
- Willingness and ability to travel nationally.
What we offer:
- Vibrant office based in the heart of Maungawhau, Mt Eden
- Flexible working policy, Monday and Friday work from home
- Half day Fridays
- Day off on your birthday
- 20 days sick leave
- Opportunity to build strong networks
- Equitable salary which is reviewed annually
The salary band for this role is $35,000 - $39,500 (0.5FTE of $70,000- $79,000) and will be commensurate with the successful candidate's skills and experience.
At the MHF we often are confronted with difficult stories about mental health, distress and suicide. Please consider your own mental health and ability to be exposed to this information prior to applying.
Rainbow and takatāpui candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply. The Mental Health Foundation actively promotes the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
If this role sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! We are reviewing applications as they come and will close the role when we have found the right person so don't wait!