Injury Prevention Coordinator

Help keep tamarikisafe and support whānau to thrive in communities across Aotearoa.

Te Whiwhingamahi | The opportunity

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is seeking an enthusiastic and community focused Injury Prevention Coordinator to join our Community Services teams in Waikato. This role plays an important part in delivering child safety and injury prevention programmes that support whānau, strengthen communities, and contribute to better outcomes for tamariki. 

Working alongside whānau, volunteers, community partners, clinicaland community teams, you'll coordinate and deliver injury prevention initiatives, provide practical education and support, and promote child safety messages across your region. This includes supporting child restraint installation services, facilitating community education sessions, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders to increase access to injury prevention support, particularly for priority Māori and Pacific populations and communities experiencing greater inequities. 

We have a full time, fixed term position available, 35 hours weekly, starting as soon as possible until 25thJune 2027. No two days will look the same. You'll spend part of your time out in the community delivering programmes and supporting whānau, while also working virtually to coordinate initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and plan future activities.

He kōrero mōu| About you

You'll be passionate about supporting whānau, building community connections, and helping create safer environments for tamariki.

You are someone who:

• Builds trusted relationships with a wide range of people and communities 
  

• Communicates confidently with individuals, groups, and stakeholders 
  

• Enjoys facilitating education and sharing knowledge 
  

• Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to improve outcomes 
  

• Is adaptable, organised, and able to manage competing priorities 
  

• Demonstrates a commitment to pro-equity practice and culturally responsive ways of working 
  

• Has a genuine interest in child safety, injury prevention, and community wellbeing 
  

• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team success 

  
  

Ngā Pūkenga me tōu Tohungatanga| Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working with diverse communities 
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  

• Experience presenting information, facilitating education sessions, or engaging groups 
  

• The ability to work independently while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships 
  

• Well-developed planning, organisational, and time management skills 
  

• A focus on continuous improvement and quality service delivery 
  

• An understanding of local communities and the ability to work effectively across a range of settings 
  

• A full New Zealand Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout the region as required
  

• Child Restraint Technician qualification, or willingness to complete the qualification within three months of appointment 

   

Experience working with Māori, Pacific, and other priority communities, along with an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in practice, would be highly regarded.

Ngā hua mahi o TeWhānau Āwhina | What we offer

At Whānau Āwhina Plunket, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Some of our benefits include:

• The opportunity to contribute to better outcomes for tamariki and whānau across Aotearoa 
  

• A values-led organisation committed to equity and community wellbeing 
  

• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities 
  

• Retail discounts and employee benefits through our employee assistance programme 
  

• A supportive and collaborative team environment 
  

• Flexible working practices where operationally appropriate 

   

Most importantly, you'll be joining an organisation with a proud history and a strong commitment to helping every child have the best start in life.

Me pēhea te tukutono| How to apply

For further information please contact monique.henry@plunket.org.nz

Applications close: 21st June 2026.

Please note, we will process applications as they are received. If we find a successful candidate, we may close this advert early.

He huanuiorangamongā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto ingāhaporihekeiho, hekeiho

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and theirwhānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, naumai, haeremai

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