Nutrition Advisor Northland
❤️ About Us
Improving the heart health of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand is at the heart of everything we do. Our team is proud to work with whānau and communities to make a lasting impact on the health of communities across the country.
We believe in growing our people as we grow our impact, offering opportunities to learn, upskill, and thrive. Throughout New Zealand, our 130-strong team is united in creating healthier futures together.
❤️ About the Role
Join our passionate Prevention Team as a Nutrition Advisor, where you’ll be at the forefront of empowering whānau, tamariki, and communities to live heart-healthy lives. This role is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to inspiring positive change and reducing the risk of heart disease across Aotearoa. You’ll play a vital role in bringing nutrition education to life by supporting early learning services, schools, and communities across Northland to create environments that foster long-lasting, heart-healthy habits.
❤️ What You’ll Do
- Deliver nutrition and physical activity programmes in early learning services and schools.
- Provide engaging training sessions for educators and whānau.
- Build strong relationships with local education and health stakeholders.
- Support high-needs communities to access heart health initiatives.
- Represent the Heart Foundation at local events and activities.
- Travel across Northland to connect and support your service area.
❤️ What You’ll Bring
- A passion for promoting health and empowering communities to thrive.
- Proven ability to motivate and inspire individuals, groups, and organisations toward healthier choices.
- Confident presentation and facilitation skills across a wide range of audiences.
- Insight into the social, cultural, and economic factors that influence child health and wellbeing.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a self-driven approach to working independently.
- A deep commitment to improving heart health and reducing health inequities in high-needs communities.
- Understanding of Tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures, te reo Māori or Pacific language skills are a bonus.
- Connections and links with the local community would be advantageous.
- A full, clean driver’s licence and willingness to travel across Northland.
❤️ What You’ll Get in Return
- A purpose-led role that helps save lives
- Competitive salary + flexible work options
- Extra paid day off each year for Heart Foundation Day
- Five weeks’ annual leave (pro-rata) after two years
- Sick leave from day one
- Wellbeing platform + discounted health insurance
- Training in cultural awareness, heart health, and more
- A supportive and inclusive team
❤️ To Apply
Bring your skills, passion, and ideas — and help us improve the heart health of New Zealanders.
New Zealand residents and holders of valid work visas will only be considered.
You can also apply and view the Position Description through the Heart Foundation's website directly. Go to www.heartfoundation.org.nz/about-us/careers-at-the-heart-foundation
We look forward to reviewing your application.
