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Youth and Type 1 Coordinator - Invercargill Central, Southland
About us | Mō mātou
Diabetes New Zealand is a Charitable Trust that represents and supports people with diabetes. Our Mission | Tō mātou whakatakanga mō Aotearoa whānui, is to ‘ensure every person living in Aotearoa New Zealand with diabetes or at risk of diabetes has equitable access to affordable, quality diabetes care and education’.
We are a family friendly employer who offers flexible working hours. This position is for 10 hours per week working from home.
Qualifications & experience
Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in related fields would be desirable.
Excellent understanding and knowledge of issues impacting young people with diabetes.
Strong organisational, administration and operational support skills.
A demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for what Diabetes NZ and Invercargill Youth represents.
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and requirements of parents, families/whānau and young people with Type 1 diabetes and manage enquiries to their satisfaction.
Tasks & responsibilities
Planning, marketing and implementing the logistics of youth activities, events and camps, ensuring Health and Safety obligations are met and Risk Assessment planning occurs for each event.
Recruit, coordinate and manage all the personnel related to activities and camps to ensure service delivery and events run smoothly.
Provide support for parents and their families/whānau affected by diabetes: at all times demonstrate qualities of empathy and empowerment.
Liaise with key stakeholders in secondary and primary care to support best practice for youth with diabetes and families/whānau.
Ensure Diabetes NZ Youth Invercargill Facebook page has relevant content and up to date information to meet the needs of children with diabetes and their families/whānau.
Foster an Invercargill committee and support fundraising activities and funding opportunities.
Attend and contribute to the Diabetes NZ Youth team meetings.
Fundraising and event planning experience would be advantageous, but not essential. Personal experience of what it means to live with type 1 would be preferred.
Applications close Sunday 21st July.
For a more detailed job description, or any enquiries, please contact Marsha Mackie at marsham@diabetes.org.nz
Volunteer: Diabetes Support Group Coordinator - Tauranga
This role involves coordinating and facilitating support groups, organising morning tea, and engaging guest speakers. Support and training will be provided as necessary. The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge and understanding of diabetes – this may be through lived experience, or health care training. Diabetes New Zealand Tauranga Branch is part of Diabetes New Zealand Charitable Trust. We provide information, education and support to people and whanau living with diabetes.
Commitment
Regular - more than 6 months
Time required
3-4 hours per month
Reimbursement
Travel costs may be reimbursed by arrangement on an individual basis
Requirements
Covid-19 vaccination
NZ Police Vetting