• Are you a qualified health professional or allied health professional experienced in Haematology and looking to develop your career working with people in your community?
• Do you enjoy managing your own work independently; want more variety and the opportunity to use your initiative and creativity? 
• Does working for a not-for-profit organisation where you can personally make a difference and directly support patients and their families appeal? 
• Do you want to work as part of a highly successful, supportive and driven team?

This role provides an exciting opportunity to work for one of New Zealand's leading cancer NGOs, Blood Cancer NZ (formerly Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand).  

With a Mission to Care and Vision to Cure, Blood Cancer NZ is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with blood cancers and related conditions by providing personalised patient support programmes, research, information, awareness and advocacy.

Blood Cancer NZ is seeking a Support Services Coordinator to join the Upper Southern region team based in Christchurch to coordinate and further develop services for patients and their families. This position is part time – 0.5 FTE, although working days are flexible.  

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing practical and emotional support to patients and their families
• Development and facilitation of patient educational seminars and support groups
• Development and maintenance of relationships with other service providers and key health stakeholders
• Coordination and resourcing of services for patients
• Delivery of educational presentations to health professionals

The successful candidate will have a nursing or allied health professional background, with experience working in haematology or oncology. Possessing exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, you will be highly organised, computer proficient and able to work autonomously. Counselling skills would be useful. A clean driving licence is essential.

You will be part of a national team of coordinators and provided with comprehensive support to help you succeed in the role.

If you possess the required skills and attributes, and want to be part of a highly respected organisation focused on making a difference to people affected by these diseases, then please send your CV and cover letter to Patti Clark at Definitely People on patti@definitelypeople.co.nz or call her on 021 444 228.

Blood Cancer NZ is committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and values diversity in our workforce.