Community Stroke Navigator

Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand

. Work alongside communities across Manawatu, Whanganui, and Hawkes Bay .

Posted 11/9/2026part-timeRemote • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities, providing guidance and support related to stroke management. Proficient in facilitating training and education while understanding the responsibilities to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Experience In Health SectorCommunity EngagementFacilitation And Presentation SkillsKnowledge Of Stroke ManagementTertiary Qualification In Relevant Field

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Hard Skills

Knowledge Of Stroke EffectsCommunity Needs AssessmentTraining FacilitationTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationSelf-MotivationResourcefulnessTeam CollaborationEffective Networking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft PowerPointInformation Technology Competence

Certifications & Qualifications

Full Clean Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

Community RehabilitationDisability SectorVulnerable CommunitiesTe Tiriti O WaitangiCommunity Wellbeing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work alongside communities across Manawatu, Whanganui, and Hawkes Bay
Build relationships and identify community needs
Support people to understand and manage their stroke risk
Work with people affected by stroke, community groups, health providers, and other key stakeholders
Strengthen community resilience and wellbeing
Provide advice, guidance, and support
Connect people with appropriate information and resources
Amplify local capability and maximise Stroke Aotearoa’s impact across the region
Facilitate training and education in the community
Travel regionally, including some nights away from home

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in the health, community, rehabilitation, or disability sectors
Experience working with vulnerable and diverse communities
Ability to communicate with empathy and engage effectively across all age groups and stakeholders
Confident facilitator, presenter, and networker
Well-developed time management and organisational skills
Resourceful, self-motivated, and committed to making a difference for New Zealanders
Some knowledge of the effects of stroke and strategies for day-to-day management
Understanding of responsibilities to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to confidently facilitate training and education in the community
Tertiary qualification in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience
Competence using Microsoft Suite, specifically MS Word, Teams, and PowerPoint, and information technology generally
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
Ability to travel regionally with some nights away from home
Able to work from home and remotely
Full clean driver’s licence
Currently eligible to work within New Zealand

Benefits

Comp & perks

A $150 wellness voucher each year
A $150 contribution towards optometrist and/or dental costs each year
A day of leave on or around your birthday
A whanau/wellbeing day of leave of your choosing each year
Up to 3 days’ End of Year closedown paid leave
Access to our Employee Assistance Provider
A branded vehicle provided for work use only
Additional training provided on stroke effects and day-to-day management