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Kaiarataki - Cancer Screening Navigator
Help increase early cancer detection for whaanau
                                                                                                                                     
Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Maaori organisation delivering integrated health, wellbeing and social services across Taamaki Makaurau. Our mission is to provide high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare to whaanau, with a dedicated focus on equity and culturally responsive care.
  
We are looking for a passionate and community focused Kaiarataki - Cancer Screening Navigator to join a new Cancer Hub service based in Maangere. In this role you will support whaanau across Counties Manukau to access breast, cervical and bowel cancer screening, helping increase early detection and improve outcomes for Maaori and Pacific communities. This role is fulltime, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.
  
Te whiwhinga mahi – The opportunity
  
This is an opportunity to work directly in the community, supporting people who are not currently participating in regular cancer screening to access life-saving services. Your mahi will focus on establishing trusted relationships, strengthening health literacy and reducing barriers so whaanau can confidently participate in screening programmes.
  
Your mahi will include:

• Supporting individuals and whaanau referred to the Cancer Screening Service
• Connecting with whaanau kanohi ki te kanohi in homes, clinics and community settings
• Providing clear, culturally grounded information about breast, cervical and bowel screening
• Supporting enrolment, appointments and follow-up through screening programmes
• Identifying and addressing barriers such as transport, cost, childcare or fear
• Promoting screening through outreach, community events and wānanga
• Connecting whaanau to health, social and community support services
• Advocating for whaanau with health providers and screening services
• Developing collaborative relationships with GP clinics, Turuki teams and community partners
• Maintaining case notes, data collection and reporting requirements

  
Ngaa puukenga me ngaa wheako – Skills and experience
  
You are passionate about working in the community and supporting whaanau to take positive steps toward their health and wellbeing. You enjoy engaging with people and helping them find practical solutions.
  
Ideally you will bring:

• Experience in health promotion, community health, outreach, navigation, or social services
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence engaging with whaanau in homes and community settings
• Ability to explain health information in a clear and supportive way
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage a caseload
• Understanding of kaupapa Maaori and whaanau-centred approaches
• Commitment to improving Maaori and Pacific health outcomes
• Emotional resilience and ability to work with sensitive situations
• Good computer skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

  
Experience with cancer screening programmes or health systems is an advantage but not essential.
  
The ability to speak Te Reo Maaori or a Pacific language is highly advantageous.
  
If you are looking to make a difference and want to work within a kaupapa Māori organisation, apply today recruitment@thc.org.nz           
  
Applications close Sunday 14th June 2026

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