Epilepsy Educator - Waikato
Fixed term - 12 months | 24 hours per week | Work from home
Location
Home-based role for a person based in Waikato
Hours and pay
24 hours per week, flexible days | $32.55 gross per hour
Applications close
Friday, 30 October 2026
Make a real difference in the lives of people living with epilepsy and their whānau.
Epilepsy New Zealand is seeking a skilled and self-managing professional to deliver education, support and advocacy services to people living with epilepsy and their whānau.
This is a 12-month fixed-term position providing continuity of service while our current Waikato Educator is seconded into a practice leadership role. Working remotely from your home office, you will support people living with epilepsy and their whānau through information, education, support and advocacy. You will also build relationships with health, disability, education and community organisations across Waikato.
About Epilepsy New Zealand
Epilepsy New Zealand is the national organisation dedicated to supporting people living with epilepsy and their whānau. We provide education, support, advocacy and information services throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our work is person-centered, practical and focused on helping people build confidence, strengthen self-management and participate fully in everyday life.
About the Role
As an Epilepsy Educator, you will:
Provide information, support and advocacy to people living with epilepsy and their whānau
Deliver Epilepsy Education to individuals, families, workplaces, schools, health providers and community
organisations
Build constructive relationships and referral pathways with health, disability and community services
Maintain timely and accurate client and service records
Participate in induction, professional development, supervision and team learning
Work collaboratively with the Educator Practice Lead and a supportive national team
This role offers flexibility in how the 24 hours per week are arranged. As some education sessions and
community engagements occur outside standard business hours, after-school and occasional evening work
is required.
What We're Looking For
You will likely come from a background in health, disability support, community services, social services, allied health or the not-for-profit sector. You will bring:
Excellent communication, listening, facilitation and relationship-building skills
Experience supporting people with long-term or complex health conditions from diverse backgrounds
Confidence working independently and managing your own workload
Strong organisation, judgement and record-keeping skills
Confidence using Microsoft 365 and client or service management systems
A current full New Zealand driver licence and the ability to travel within the Waikato region
Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand
Knowledge of epilepsy is advantageous but not essential. Training and ongoing support will be provided.
What We Offer
Remuneration $40,622 gross PA, plus working from home allowance
24 hours per week, flexible, after-school and occasional evening work required
A home-based role with travel across the Waikato as required
A vehicle is provided for work-related travel
Meaningful and rewarding work
Ongoing training and development
A supportive and collaborative national team
Important Requirements
You must be based in the Waikato region
You will need an appropriate home working environment and reliable internet access
You must hold a current full New Zealand driver licence and be able to travel within the region
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
How to Apply
Please apply through SEEK with your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and the experience you would bring.
Applications close: Friday 30 October2026
For a copy of the position description or any questions about the role, please contact Tracy Tierney, Chief Executive Officer, at [email protected]
Join us in helping people with epilepsy live well and be fully included in their communities.