GREEN PRESCRIPTION HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ADVISOR - 6 MONTH FIXED TERM PARENTAL LEAVE COVER
Are you a people person who is motivated, empathetic, and passionate about supporting people to live healthy and active lifestyles?
Are you confident and comfortable to work with a diverse group of people in group and individual settings in the community and over the phone?
Do you have a “can-do” attitude coupled with strong organisation and planning skills?
We are seeking a Healthy Lifestyle Advisor to join our team to assist in the delivery of the national Green Prescription (GRx) programmes in Auckland and Counties Manukau.
We are seeking someone who:
- Is passionate about working with individuals and whanau to live healthy and active lifestyles
- Has qualifications and experience in the Health, Wellness or physical activity sector.
- Deliver personalised, ongoing support through exercise sessions & other face-to-face, phone, and online interactions, focusing on behaviour change and goal setting.
- Facilitate group education and physical activity sessions for GRx programme participants.
- Empower participants with self-management skills to sustain long-term lifestyle improvements.
- Has work experience in, or strong knowledge of, behavioural change and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Sound understanding of health conditions and management of conditions such as diabetes and obesity.
- Excellent communication skills and time management.
- Are prepared to work flexible hours
Sport Auckland offers a supportive working environment where ongoing opportunities for professional development are encouraged.
If you are motivated by our vision “Inspiring our communities to live healthy active lifestyles” and aligns with our culture and values then 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 tātou
Please submit your CV and covering letter via Seek, alternatively via email to Michael McCormack michaelm@sportauckland.co.nz
Position description can be viewed HERE
Applications close at 5:00pm Sunday 20th April 2025.
We reserve the right to fill the role as soon as a suitable applicant is found.