Health Improvement Practitioner
UPANE KA UPANE, WHITI TE RA!
Advancing together into a brighter future
Ko wai mātou | About us
Well, it’s not actually about us at all. It’s about the people and communities we serve. Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity. And we’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.
Ko te tīmā | About the team
We have opportunities available across three of our practices, where you’ll join one of our dedicated and hardworking teams. Our kaimahi are passionate about supporting our diverse communities by delivering a broad range of whānau-centred health services.
Roles are available at:
Ora Toa Cannons Creek in Porirua East: 1 FTE
Ora Toa Poneke in Newtown: 0.6 FTE
Ora Toa Waitangirua in Porirua East: 0.6 FTE
Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role
As part of the primary health care team the Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) provide brief and effective behavioural 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.
The HIP conducts a contextual and functional assessments which guide behavioural interventions that will help patients move from unworkable situations towards flourishing lives.
Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you
After hearing about us and about the role, you will know whether you are the right person, and whether now is the right time for you. Your high-level experience and professional expertise are a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa.
Required for the role is:
· Registration and current practising certificate in: psychology, occupational therapy, social worker or registered nurse
· Knowledge of behavioural/functional/contextual medicine and the relationship between medical and psychological systems
· Clinical experience working in a mental health setting (primary or secondary health) providing evidence-based psychological interventions
· An understanding and sensitivity to working with all cultures
But the thing that will really stand out is your love for the work and the people. The Rūnanga is a diverse and inclusive organisation positioned to understand and serve our communities, and you will be ready to give your best in the service of others, in areas that matter.
And in return for your hard work, we can offer you:
· Work / Life balance;
· Modern environment with friendly team;
· Kaimahi centred discounts across banking and wellbeing activities;
· Commitment to professional development;
· The opportunity to serve our iwi and community aspirations – to be a part of a bigger purpose.
Excited? We are – because we’re up to big things! If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Application process options: Applications will be received until a suitable candidate has been identified.