• Progressive Primary Health Network

• Serving the Waiwhetū community

• Part-time opportunity (0.6FTE)

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Te Awakairangi Health Network is a primary care network focussed on achieving equity and improving the quality of our health services for whānau living in the Hutt Valley. We work with general practices and community service providers to promote and empower people to receive the healthcare services they need and deserve.  

Our vision is “Everyone in the Hutt Valley is Healthy and Well”.

Mō te tūnga | Role Overview

Our Access and Choice team has an exciting opportunity for a registered health professional passionate about people and health to join our Access and Choice team as a Health Improvement Practitioner.

The Health Improvement Practitioner role is an integral part of the general practice team, working directly with individuals and whānau to help improve their mental health and wellbeing. This includes providing consultations and advice to other members of the general practice team.

You will be based in Waiwhetū Medical Centre serving the local community.  You will be passionate about working with whānau from a variety of backgrounds and supporting these whānau to achieve pae ora.

This is an exciting new model of service delivery which offers greater access to support for all. If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for, we offer a competitive salary, fun, flexible working environment with a highly motivated team.

Mōu koe | About you

The successful candidate needs ideally will be:

• Registered health professional with current practising certificate e.g. psychologist, nurse, occupational therapist, social worker.
• Qualifications in CBT or ACT are an advantage
• Strong knowledge of the Waiwhetū and Lower Hutt communities
• Self-motivated, organised and a great communicator with the ability to build rapport easily and work accurately independently.
• Ability to demonstrate your commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and promoting positive outcomes for Tangata Whenua
• Experienced with or willing to learn about te ao Māori and/or te reo Māori

To view the job description please click here Job Description Health Improvement Practitioner (Jan 23)

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Awakairangi Health Network is committed to meeting its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and will work towards achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori in the Hutt Valley.  We will do this by ensuring services are provided, developed and implemented in accordance with the Articles of Te Tiriti and the principles – Tino Rangatiratanga, Equity, Active Protection, Partnership and Options.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please note: we may review applications before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time before our closing date.

Previous applicants need not re-apply. 

Apply now emailing [email protected] with your CV and covering letter outlining your skills and experience and how you met the requirements of the role.

Te Awakairangi Health Network is considered a health provider, therefore it is our expectation that all employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive work environment where our people will be supported to be successful, regardless of gender, race, disability, religion, or background.

Please note as part of our recruitment process you will need to complete an application form. This form will be emailed to you when we receive your application.

Applications close The advert will reman open until we fill the vacancy.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this job.