Vacancies

Opportunities for General Practitioner

The Role

  • General Practitioner
  • Well established practice
  • Wide demographic, providing a range of opportunities for patient connection

The Whaiora Team

You will be working with an energetic, dedicated professional team that focusses on the wellbeing of the Wairarapa community.

Our low-cost access (VLCA) practice caters to 3400 patients.  The team consists of two GP’s (one being telehealth), an Extended Care Paramedic, ten registered nurses, two health care assistants, physician’s assistant and administration support. Whaiora offer a wraparound service where you will have the support of professionals working as whānau ora navigators, quit smoking coaches, social & family start workers, & tamariki ora – well child nurses. 

Location

Masterton is the largest town in Wairarapa region, with a population of 55,000.  There is an abundance of amenities – sports club and schools.  Explore one of the best children’s playgrounds in New Zealand or visit an excellent line up of cafes, restaurants, bars, vineyards, olive groves and shops.  We are only short drive to amazing beaches and forest parks.  If you want that big city fix  then Wellington is only 1.5 hours away by rail or car.

What we can offer you

  • A confidential recruitment process
  • Competitive remuneration and relocation package
  • Friendly professional team
  • Supportive environment
  • Work/ life balance
  • Knowledge of schools, sporting clubs, real estate

About You

  • Full current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
  • Want to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the Wairarapa community
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Readily adaptable to new environment
  • Eager to build and broaden your professional experience

 For more information please email Human Resources at anita@whaiora.org.nz for more information.

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KAIKŌKIRI – FAMILY START SOCIAL WORKER

  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm

Are you a team player and have a passion for assisting whānau and their infants toward positive life outcomes and have a desire to work with diverse whānau in the community.

Family Start is an intensive home-visiting programme focused on tamariki. We work with whānau to support and improve children’s growth & health, learning & relationships, family circumstances, environment and safety. We focus on strengthening parenting/caregiving skills, and we support the achievement of goals.

 Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Registered Social Worker
  • Understanding of tikanga Māori and able to demonstrate practical everyday use
  • Experience in working with tamariki and whānau including knowledge and experience of those with safety concerns (including statutory involvement), implementing child focused strength-based practice principle
  • You will be confident to manage caseloads, conducting risk, strength and needs assessments.
  • Highly effective written and oral communication skills, with sound prioritization and time management skills
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fully computer literate
  • Maintain client records and files in client management system in a professional manner
  • Current Full driver’s license

 Please note that this role will require safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014.

 Applications close Monday 21st January 2025, however, if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closure date we may progress with interviews and a selection process at an earlier date.

 

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 KAIKŌKIRI – WELL CHILD TAMARIKI ORA NURSE

  • 24 hours per week
  • Permanent

Whaiora offers a wide range of health and social services to our Wairarapa community, including  a Very Low-Cost Access (VLCA) Medical Centre for Masterton Māori, Pacific peoples, and people who have found it hard to afford or access healthcare.

We are currently looking for an experienced nurse who wants to share their knowledge, skills, and experience to complement our existing tamariki ora team.

You will work in partnership to support families, whānau and caregivers to maximise their child’s developmental potential and health status from birth to three years and establish a strong foundation for ongoing healthy development. If you’re looking for the right opportunity to create positive, healthy change, build relationships then we are looking for you. 

 What Whaiora offers you:

  • A confidential recruitment process.
  • Competitive Salary

You will need:

  • Current Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council
  • Postgraduate Certificate in PHC Specialty Nursing Well Child/Tamariki Ora (would be an advantage)

Do you have what we are looking for?

  • Understanding of Tikanga Māori and able to demonstrate practical everyday use
  • Genuine motivation to improve local community health outcomes
  • Excellent communication, organisational and computer skills
  • An ability to effectively manage own workload and work independently
  • Be adaptable, honest, reliable, and confidential
  • The ability to work in a team environment and maintain a calm disposition under pressure
  • Full clean drivers’ licence

 Please note that this role that will require safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Applications close: Tuesday 10th December 2024.

To apply go to: http://www.whaiora.nz/vacancies and follow the application process.

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