Epilepsy Educator

Epilepsy Educator - Waikato

Fixed term - 12 months | 24 hours per week | Work from home

Location

Home-based role for a person based in Waikato

Hours and pay

24 hours per week, flexible days | $32.55 gross per hour

Applications close

Friday, 30 October 2026

Make a real difference in the lives of people living with epilepsy and their whānau.

Epilepsy New Zealand is seeking a skilled and self-managing professional to deliver education, support and advocacy services to people living with epilepsy and their whānau.

This is a 12-month fixed-term position providing continuity of service while our current Waikato Educator is seconded into a practice leadership role. Working remotely from your home office, you will support people living with epilepsy and their whānau through information, education, support and advocacy. You will also build relationships with health, disability, education and community organisations across Waikato.

About Epilepsy New Zealand

Epilepsy New Zealand is the national organisation dedicated to supporting people living with epilepsy and their whānau. We provide education, support, advocacy and information services throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our work is person-centered, practical and focused on helping people build confidence, strengthen self-management and participate fully in everyday life.

About the Role

As an Epilepsy Educator, you will:

• Provide information, support and advocacy to people living with epilepsy and their whānau
• Deliver Epilepsy Education to individuals, families, workplaces, schools, health providers and community

organisations

• Build constructive relationships and referral pathways with health, disability and community services
• Maintain timely and accurate client and service records
• Participate in induction, professional development, supervision and team learning
• Work collaboratively with the Educator Practice Lead and a supportive national team
• This role offers flexibility in how the 24 hours per week are arranged.  As some education sessions and

community engagements occur outside standard business hours, after-school and occasional evening work

is required.

What We're Looking For

You will likely come from a background in health, disability support, community services, social services, allied health or the not-for-profit sector. You will bring:

• Excellent communication, listening, facilitation and relationship-building skills
• Experience supporting people with long-term or complex health conditions from diverse backgrounds
• Confidence working independently and managing your own workload
• Strong organisation, judgement and record-keeping skills
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and client or service management systems
• A current full New Zealand driver licence and the ability to travel within the Waikato region
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand

Knowledge of epilepsy is advantageous but not essential. Training and ongoing support will be provided.

What We Offer

• Remuneration $40,622 gross PA, plus working from home allowance
• 24 hours per week, flexible, after-school and occasional evening work required
• A home-based role with travel across the Waikato as required
• A vehicle is provided for work-related travel
• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive and collaborative national team

Important Requirements

• You must be based in the Waikato region
• You will need an appropriate home working environment and reliable internet access
• You must hold a current full New Zealand driver licence and be able to travel within the region
• You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand

How to Apply

Please apply through SEEK with your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and the experience you would bring.

Applications close: Friday 30 October2026

For a copy of the position description or any questions about the role, please contact Tracy Tierney, Chief Executive Officer, at [email protected]

Join us in helping people with epilepsy live well and be fully included in their communities.