Make a Real Difference in Primary Care
East Health is seeking a passionate and experienced Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) to join our innovative Te Tumu Waiora team at Ormiston Medical, located in Flat Bush.
This is a part-time position of 30 hours per week, with flexibility around working arrangements. Ideally, you will be available Monday to Friday. As this role supports a diverse patient population, experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including patients and whānau for whom English is not their first language, is essential.
Te Tumu Waiora is transforming the way mental health and wellbeing support is delivered in primary care. As a Health Improvement Practitioner, you will be embedded within the general practice team, providing immediate, accessible, evidence-based support to individuals and whānau, helping them improve both their mental and physical wellbeing.
The Role
Provide brief psychological interventions, particularly Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT), and deliver evidence-based group programmes.
Provide consultation, education, and advice to other members of the General Practice team.
Support local population health by developing intervention pathways based on clinic needs.
About You
Be a registered health professional who meets the NZHPCA requirements (e.g., psychologist, psychotherapist, registered nurse, social worker, occupational therapist) with talk-based therapy experience.
Hold a current practising certificate in your area of expertise with no restrictions.
Be self-motivated, independent, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving people's health and wellbeing.
Thrive in the fast-paced and varied environment of General Practice.
Have training in talking therapies such as ACT, FACT, or CBT.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with diverse communities.
Demonstrate experience, cultural competence, and an effective approach to engaging with patients and whānau from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those for whom English is not their first language.
What We Offer
At East Health Trust, you'll be supported to grow and succeed through:
Working alongside Health Coaches, General Practitioners, Nurses, and other health professionals in an integrated primary care model.
A comprehensive onboarding and training programme, including classroom-based and on-site learning.
Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and clinical supervision.
Access to a nationwide network of Health Improvement Practitioners for shared learning and support.
A competitive remuneration package.
The opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation committed to improving health equity and achieving better outcomes for our communities.
Apply Now
If you're passionate about improving health and wellbeing and want to be part of a groundbreaking model of care, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit:
Your CV
A cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role
Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the legal right to permanently live and work in New Zealand and who are currently residing in New Zealand.