Health Improvement Practitioner

UPANE KA UPANE, WHITI TE RA! 
Advancing together into a brighter future

Ko wai mātou | About us

The Ora Toa (Primary) Health Services are owned and operated by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Inc. Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity. We are paddling our own waka by leading and implementing initiatives that enhance the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.

Ora Toa PHO is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of communities by providing support and services that are available, accessible, and coordinated. We offer high-quality, low-cost primary health care to Māori and non-Māori living within the Porirua region.

Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role

Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs) are an emerging workforce in Aotearoa. As part of the primary health care team, HIPs are based in medical centres where they provide brief and effective psychological and therapeutic interventions for individuals and whānau.

The HIP supports enrolled patients of all ages with any problem affecting their health and wellbeing, including but not limited to stress, anxiety, mood, sleep, relationships, lifestyle and managing chronic physical conditions. Using a Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) approach, the HIP delivers evidence-based interventions suitable for the primary care setting, whilst also providing consultation and education to members of the general practice team.

Training in the FACT model is provided by experienced trainers and includes access to ongoing mentoring, supervision and professional development opportunities. You will be able to connect with the nationwide network of HIPs for peer support as you join this exciting new workforce at the cutting edge of primary health care in Aotearoa.

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you

You will be someone who enjoys working in a team environment, is flexible and motivated and committed to mahi that enhances the mana and wellbeing of the people you serve. As a health professional you’ll be experienced in working with people in an empathic and down-to-earth way that reflects the principles of manaakitanga and whānau ora. You will hold a registration under one of the following: Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act (HPCA), New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC), DAPAANZ or the Social Work Registration Authority (SWRB). Cultural competence in working with Māori and Pasifika people is a must, and experience in talk therapies and/or working with people with mental health issues is highly valued.

Terms: 

1 x Permanent, FTE (40 hours per week) based in Porirua.

Excited? We are – because we’re up to big things! If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Rachel Navanua on 027 261 7978

Applications will be received until a suitable candidate has been identified.