Intersex Education Lead (Remote)
Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand
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Palmerston North Central, Manawatu
Workplace Training & Assessment (Education & Training)
Part time
$30 per hour
Posted 2d ago
Intersex Education Lead- Remote Working

Reports to Business Manager

We are looking for an Intersex Health Educator to join our team and help our organisation design and deliver Intersex Health resources, programmes, and training for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Based: Remote Working (Seek forces us to select a location)

Hours: 0.5 FTE (20 hours weekly) Pay Rate: $30 Per hour

Responsibilities

Content Creation

Creating a 101 intersex education program utilising the created 101 education research
Creating variation specific education resources (digital and physical)
Create resources for a range of audiences

Education Delivery

Run trainings for community members, whānau, groups, and professionals
Evaluation, Review and Revision of educational content in collaboration with key stakeholders, IA board of trustees and clients.
Run Workhops and/or webinares for a range of audiences



Overview

This is a permanent part time role intended to create lasting change for intersex peoples across Aotearoa New Zealand. Intersex Aotearoa aims to be the peak body supporting intersex/ira tangata.

To achieve this we want to create a team which is supportive, collaborative and intentional in creating a future for intersex/ira tangata which embraces diversity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Research shows that LGBTQIA+ persons, women, and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply for a position if they do not have all of the desired criteria- if this position interests you and you have experience please apply.



Strategic Goals

Intersex Aotearoa are going through a time of growth and change – our strategic plan has 3 pou: Systems Change, Education and Community Building.

This position is most closely aligned with the education pou


Vision: To create a safe and supportive society where intersex peoples are able to be visible and thrive.



Our values are: Trauma Informed, Trust, Transparency, Accountability, Advocacy, Service- Guided by best practice in everything we do.



Qualifications

Level 5 Qualification in Health Education, Promotion, or relevant experience.



Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

Understanding of different health promotion models, such as Te Whare Tapa Wha Fono Fale and their application.
Experience creating educational resources for a range of audiences
Commitment to confidentiality
Ability to learn and understand the complexity of being intersex/ira tangata/variations of *** characteristics and the social, legal and health issues they face.
Experience dealing with people on sensitive or highly emotional matters.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with high level of attention to detail.
Confident IT user, including excel, PowerPoint, word, email, zoom.
Excellent self-management skills including working effectively without direct supervision



Desirable

Working knowledge of health promotion and education
Experience working in community service or non-profit.
Understanding or familiar with Rauemi Atawhai
Excellent time management skills
project management skills
evaluation skills



Personal Attributes

Commitment to IA’s purpose, vision, mission and values
Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and/or a Maturanga Māori approach.
Ability to respond appropriately in stressful circumstances.
Ability to work in an empathetic, non-judgemental manner.
Commitment to working collaboratively both within the organisation and with a wide range organisations and community groups as directed.
Willingness to take on and learn new ideas, identify and pursue learning and development opportunities.
Good self-care and self- awareness practices
Ability to set clear professional boundaries.
Reliability, energy, and a sense of humour.





NOTE: You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand to apply for this role

All applicants will be required to consent to a police check .
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