Health Improvement Practitioner Te Awakairangi Health Network location Wellington. $80,000 – $90,000 per year.

We are looking for a registered health professional who is passionate about people and health, to take up a dynamic position within the Access and Choice team. The role will be based in the Hutt Valley area and the successful candidate will have enthusiasm and drive to work in this space with confidence.

About us te Awakairangi Health Network is a primary care network focussed on achieving equity and improving the quality of our health services for whānau living in the Hutt Valley. We work with general practices and community service providers to promote and empower people to receive the healthcare services they need and deserve.

Our vision is “Everyone in the Hutt Valley is Healthy and Well”. Te Awakairangi Health Network is committed to meeting its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and will work towards achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori in the Hutt Valley.  We will do this by ensuring services are provided, developed and implemented in accordance with the Articles of Te Tiriti and the principles - Tino Rangatiratanga, Equity, Active Protection, Partnership and Options.

Our values guide us in everything we do leadership. Relationships and connections. Mutual respect, support and care. Expertise and skills.

Key features of the HIP role include generalist- HIPs can work with all registered whairoa for any problem to improve physical and psychological wellbeing. Accessible- A free service where people can get the help they need at the time they need it, and in most cases, on the same day.

Team-based- Part of the general practice team and working flexibility to support the team and whairoa. This includes individual consults, group work facilitation and supporting practice colleagues with education and advice.

High productivity- Providing brief interventions with a mix of same day and pre- bookable appointments available.  Educator- Offering education to whaiora and the general practice team. Routine pathways- Developing and supporting routine pathways for high needs populations.

We offer 5 weeks of Annual leave. Opportunities for professional growth through individual professional development budget. An innovative & exciting role focused on improving health & wellbeing.

The successful candidate needs to be self-motivated, organised and a great communicator with the ability to build rapport easily and work independently. This is an exciting model of service delivery which offers greater access to support for all. If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for, we offer a competitive salary, fun, flexible working environment with a highly motivated team.

How to apply please note we may review applications before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time before our closing date.