Health Promoter - Violence Prevention

• Be part of Student Health Service: Hauora Ākonga, an innovative and highly skilled team.
• Unique opportunity to work alongside a range of stakeholders to promote safety and reduce violence through health promotion initiatives
• Additional university leave, competitive superannuation, and more.

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Join the University of Waikato in making a real impact! We're on the lookout for a passionate and motivated Health Promoter – Violence Prevention to champion our efforts in creating a safer, more respectful campus community. Working alongside the Violence Prevention Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in designing and rolling out dynamic, engaging health promotion campaigns that tackle interpersonal violence head-on. This is your chance to bring creative energy to initiatives that matter—whether it's running awareness events, engaging students and staff, or crafting meaningful messaging that sparks change.

If you're driven to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-led environment, we’d love to hear from you. Be part of a team that's not just raising awareness, but reshaping culture.

Salary will be in the range of $69,199 to $82,228 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a part-time role (15 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Mikaela Walsh, Violence Prevention Coordinator, [email protected]. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You’re a passionate health promoter with a strong grasp of community development and a drive to reduce interpersonal violence through education, equity, and action. Confident in public speaking and facilitation, you turn research into engaging, inclusive campaigns. With knowledge of gender-based violence, cultural frameworks like Te Whare Tapa Whā, and a deep commitment to student wellbeing, you're ready to lead change at the University of Waikato.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about one of these roles but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to get in touch or to just apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

The Student Services Division provides high quality integrated services that foster engagement, promote wellbeing and support students in achieving their academic goals. The work of the Division comprises the following student services: administrative processes from enrolment through to graduation, enquiry management, pastoral care, international student services, health, accommodation, counselling, disabilities support, career development services, sport and wellbeing, student surveys and student complaints and appeals.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Monday, 12th May 2025

Requisition number: 1002604