Tū Ora Compass Health New Zealand

Health Improvement Practitioner

Tū Ora Compass Health New Zealand  •  NZ$95k - NZ$112k/yr  •  New Zealand (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Tū Ora Compass Health is one of the largest PHOs in the Wellington Region, with a Practice Network of 73 General Practices, serving an enrolled population of over 440,000 patients. Tū Ora also holds various contracts, offering clinical services, health promotion and community health services across Wellington City, Porirua, Kāpiti, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa.

We’re looking for a Health Improvement Practitioner to join our team in Wellington Region. You’ll work in our GP clinics, helping people with mental and physical health support. You'll use our Behavioural Health Consultancy (BHC) model to provide tailored care, and act as a link between GPs, peer health coaches, and community support workers.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide brief psychological interventions (e.g., Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT).
  • Run evidence-based group programs to support health and well-being
  • Work with the GP team to promote mental health and addiction awareness.
  • Develop and improve group pathways for the community's health needs.

What We're Looking For:

  • A post-graduate qualification that allows you to provide therapeutic support.
  • Registration with a relevant health body under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA).
  • Experience working with clients in a clinical setting.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic models, especially brief psychological interventions.
  • A genuine passion for talking therapies.

Why Work For Us?

  • Collaborative environment with nurses, psychologists, and health coaches.
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • We're committed to your professional growth with training, supervision, and mentorship.
  • A competitive salary.
  • We take child safety seriously and expect all staff to help ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people.

How to Apply:

Interested? Apply online at: https://tuora.org.nz/ (click the careers button).

Please note: We only accept applications through our website, and you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

For more details, contact HR@tuora.org.nz

Tū Ora Compass Health New Zealand

About Tū Ora Compass Health New Zealand

Tū Ora Compass Health is a primary care network which provides quality primary health care services through 70 General Practice Teams, and a number of other health care providers, to an enrolled population of over 440,000 people across the Wellington, Porirua, Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Kāpiti areas.

With the strength of our general practice providers, commitment to genuine and meaningful engagement with Iwi and Pacific leaders we are committed to working together, towards healthy and flourishing communities to ensure all whānau across the Wellington Region have Better Health through great Primary Care.

Me mahi tahi tātou, mo te oranga o te katoa

We must work together for the wellbeing of all

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Wellington, NZ
Year Founded
1995
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