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.

 Please download job description here

 

Kaikōkiri – Family Start Community 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 Work or Early Childhood Educator
  • 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 Sunday 17th November 2024 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.

Please download job description here