Community Stroke Navigator

Are you driven to make a tangible difference in the community? Are you a great communicator, able to provide support and guidance, and champion a cause that truly matters? Then we have an exceptional opportunity for you.

The Opportunity

Join Stroke Aotearoa as a Community Stroke Navigator (Kaiārahi) for the West Coast and Southern Lakes rohe of Te Wai Pounamu / South Island and play a vital role in advancing our mission to prevent stroke and improve lives. This role is about working alongside communities - building relationships, identifying need, and supporting people to better understand and manage their stroke risk.

You will work closely with people affected by stroke, as well as community groups, health providers and other key stakeholders, to strengthen community resilience and wellbeing. Through your advice, guidance and support, you will help connect people to the right information and resources, amplify local capability, and maximise the impact of Stroke Aotearoa’s mahi across the region.

Applicants who are based in Central Otago, all the way to the West Coast we welcome to apply.

Join a Meaningful Cause

Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand has been at the forefront of stroke prevention and recovery for over 45 years, actively promoting ways to prevent stroke and dedicating ourselves to affected individuals, their whānau and carers. Over 9,000 strokes occur in New Zealand every year and stroke is the leading cause of serious adult disability in New Zealand. Over 90% of strokes are preventable, so there is plenty of scope for you to make a tangible difference in your community, through awareness and support.  We are committed to being Te Tiriti o Waitangi aligned and fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equity.

Our Mission is to prevent stroke and improve lives.

Our Vision is for a Stroke-Free Aotearoa

About You

This position will suit someone with experience working in the health, community, rehabilitation, or disability sectors. You are an independent self-starter, who can communicate with empathy and engage effectively across all age groups, and stakeholders. Your experience working with vulnerable and diverse communities will help maximise the reach and impact of Stroke Aotearoa’s commitment to equitable health outcomes for all New Zealanders.  You will be a confident facilitator / presenter / networker and will have well-developed time management and organisational skills.

Preferred applicants will:

• be resourceful, self-motivated, and committed to making a difference for New Zealanders,
• have some knowledge of the effects of stroke and strategies for day-to-day management (additional training provided),
• understand our responsibilities to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, to support equitable health outcomes in the community,
• have excellent oral and written communication stills, and confidently facilitate training and education in the community,
• have a tertiary qualification in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience,
• be competent using the Microsoft Suite of products (specifically MSWord, TEAMS and PowerPoint), and information technology in general,
• be able to work independently as well as part of a wider team,
• be able to travel regionally with some nights away from home.

This role is 30 hours per week.  Candidates will work with a remote team and need to be able to work from home, however you must be based within the region as in person community engagement is required. You must have a full clean driver’s licence and be currently eligible to work within New Zealand.

Reasons to belong

As an employee you will be entitled to:

• A branded vehicle (for work use only),
• 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.

Apply Today

If you resonate with our mission and possess the required skills, submit a compelling cover letter outlining your suitability with your updated CV via clicking 'Apply'.

The Position Description can be found by emailing [email protected].

Applications close on at 9am on Wednesday 15th April 2026, and we will be connecting with outstanding candidates promptly. To be considered, you MUST apply via the careers portal above (not through the Seek platform). To learn more about the role please email [email protected]. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a real impact!