Public Health Promoter (Gambling Harm Minimisation)

Hornby: A local not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Health Promoter based in Christchurch to support the delivery of gambling harm prevention and minimisation initiatives as part of a funded public health programme. This role focuses on engaging with Asian communities across Aotearoa, using culturally responsive and community-led approaches to promote wellbeing and reduce harm.

This position suits someone who enjoys a balance of planning, community engagement, and programme delivery, and who values working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary public health environment.

Working as part of a dedicated public health team, you will contribute to the delivery of gambling harm prevention initiatives and provide support for Multi-Venue Exclusion (MVE) processes for individuals seeking self-exclusion from gambling venues. You will also assist with wider public health initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.

You will collaborate closely with other Health Promoters, public health colleagues, service design and enablement teams, and external partners to ensure programmes are culturally appropriate, evidence-informed, and accessible.

Key Responsibilities: Community Engagement and Public Health Promotion - Deliver community-based education and awareness activities in line with agreed public health workplans. - Engage with communities and relevant sector services to support screening, service access, and help-seeking pathways. - Develop and distribute culturally appropriate health promotion resources, including materials in relevant Asian languages. - Participate in outreach activities, workshops, and community events to increase awareness of services and reduce access barriers.

Multi-Venue Exclusion (MVE) Coordination - Support clients through the MVE process, including completing documentation and coordinating with relevant stakeholders. - Liaise with counsellors and gambling venues to ensure exclusion processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner. - Maintain clear communication with venues to support the implementation of exclusion orders. - Keep accurate records, monitor activity, and contribute to reporting and service improvement.

Collaboration, Reporting, and Quality Improvement - Build and maintain positive relationships with individuals, families, community leaders, and sector partners. - Record activities and outcomes to support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements. - Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to support effective programme delivery. - Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.

- Graduate qualification in public health, counselling, social work, or applied mental health sciences (or equivalent experience). - Knowledge of Asian cultures and cross-cultural understanding, including awareness of stigma-related barriers, with the ability to support and promote early help-seeking behaviours. - Knowledge or experience related to gambling harm is desireable. - Experience in delivering culturally responsive public health or mental health initiatives, ideally within Asian or multicultural communities. - Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. - Strong organisational and time management abilities. - Understanding of public health principles, especially as it relates to gambling harm and mental wellbeing in the Asian community context. - Bi-lingual in English and at least one Asian language such as Mandarin, Cantonese - A full and clean driver’s license. - Able to pass the pre-employment drug test and MoJ checks.