Stop Smoking Practitioner (Quit Coach)

Māu te tono, no mātou te whiwhi!

(We would be honoured if you apply)

• 1 FTE (40 hours per week)
• Permanent Position
• Location: Ngāmotu

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Stop Smoking Practitioner (Quit Coach) delivers evidence-based support to help people quit smoking. The role provides behavioural support, access to cessation medications, and follow-up to maintain motivation and prevent relapse. Flexibility, including after-hours and weekend mahi, may be required to ensure services are accessible and responsive to whānau needs.

Kia ekena a angitū | To promote success in this role, you will have

• Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) - Stop Smoking Practitioner qualification (or willing to work towards)
• Knowledge of smoking cessation approaches (preferred)
• Experience in health and/or social services (preferred).
• The ability to build strong relationships and
• Excellent communication skills.
• Empathy and cultural competence, with understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori models of health.
• The ability to prioritise, problem solve and maintain accurate records.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• The ability to be flexible, trustworthy, and able to work afterhours/weekends when required.
• A full, clean NZ Driver Licence.

He whakamārama mō Tui Ora | About us

As a kaupapa Māori organisation serving Taranaki for more than 25 years, we support the health, wellbeing and aspirations of whānau across our community.

Our approach is holistic and whānau-centred - we work alongside people to identify what matters most to them and help create pathways to achieve their goals. Our diverse teams bring together a wide range of skills and experiences, supporting whānau across many areas of life, not just health.

At Tui Ora, our mahi is meaningful, challenging and rewarding. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where our kaimahi can grow, thrive and be at their best.

If you’re looking for purpose-driven work in a positive, values-led environment, Tui Ora could be the place for you.
He aha tā mātou | What we offer

• A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)
• Four Wellbeing Leave days annually
• Professional Development
• A professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whānau environment
• A fantastic location to work and live
• A competitive remuneration package.

You will be valued as a member of our Tui Ora whānau, supported in both your daily work and in your professional development.

  We celebrate diversity within our teams and support the cultural growth of all kaimahi (employees), no matter where you are at on your  Te Ao Māori journey.

  Join us and explore what is possible.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Please apply online via https://tuiora.co.nz/about/work-here/

To find out more about what it is like to work at Tui Ora visit Work here | Supporting all Taranaki whānau

For further information, email [email protected].

Please note, if you have not completed the online application and/or uploaded the required documents, your application may not be considered.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.

Applications close on 14 September 2026. 

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Nā mātou

Nā Tui Ora.