Health Improvement Practitioner

WellSouth; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 weeks annual leave after two years

Birthday day off

Flu vaccinations

Annual wellness voucher

Te Reo training

Job summary

WellSouth is seeking a Health Improvement Practitioner to support Cromwell patients through evidence-based mental health and wellbeing interventions, integrated within the general practice team.

You will engage diverse communities, manage flexible scheduling, and participate in ongoing professional development. Successful candidates hold current NZ health registration and value collaborative, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active registration in a NZ health profession (RN, OT, SW, DAPAANZ registered clinician, NZAC member counsellor, Psychotherapist or Psychologist).
• Experience in mental health or AOD is desirable.
• CBT or ACT training would be advantageous.
• Ability to work with diverse patient groups in a busy general practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide accessible, evidence-based mental health interventions to individuals and families.
• Work as an integrated member of the general practice team to identify concerns and plan goals with patients.
• Support a fast-paced, client-focused environment with flexible scheduling and collaborative care.

Skills

Health registration

Mental health experience

CBT/ACT training

Job description

Health Improvement Practitioner

Location: Cromwell

FTE: 0.6 - 1.0

At WellSouth, we are dedicated to promoting health equity, ensuring everyone has access to the highest quality of care and enabling better health outcomes for people in the Southern region.

Health Improvement Practitioners provide immediately accessible, evidence-based interventions to individuals and their families to help improve mental health and physical wellbeing.

Health Improvement Practitioners work as a fully integrated members of the general practice team, supporting people to identify health related concerns, and then collaboratively developing a plan that helps them reach their goals. This role is based on the behavioural health consultant model and has been adapted to our diverse New Zealand culture.

About you- To be successful in this role you will:

• Be willing to embrace new ways of working.
• Have a helpful, flexible, positive, and adaptable disposition.
• Thrive in a busy and client-focused team.
• Be able to work at a fast pace and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Have active registration in one of the following health professions, Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, DAPAANZ registered clinician, counsellors with full NZAC membership, Psychotherapist or Psychologist.
• Have a history of working with diverse patient groups from all ages.
• Have a basic understanding and awareness of how general practice works.

Seeking candidate with experience in mental health/AOD. Qualifications in CBT or ACT would be considered an advantage. You will be well supported in this role, initially receiving a full week’s training followed by six-months post training support and mentorship.

We strongly value your growth and development as a Health Improvement Practitioner, and you will receive additional professional development to support you in this new role.

We offer:

• A supportive work environment where you will make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A commitment to upholding the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer a competitive salary, flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your birthday.
• 5 weeks annual leave after two years
• Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment. 10 days entitlement will be available at 12 months service thereafter.
• Inhouse equity training, Te Reo training and associated professional development
• We are a proud Gold Supporter of the Pride Pledge, demonstrating our commitment to creating safe and inclusive workplaces for rainbow communities.

Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

• He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred
• Tōkeke - Equitable
• Manawa whakaute - Respectful
• Pono – Transparent

Please note that we don’t always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.

Applications close: 21 August 2026

Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.

WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. A proud Gold Supporter of the Pride Pledge, and we are committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.