Health Improvement Practitioner

Te Kohao Health; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Professional development

hauora support

Job summary

Te Kōhao Health in Hamilton is seeking a Health Improvement Practitioner to deliver evidence-based behavioural interventions for individuals, groups and whānau within a general practice setting.

You will support clients' transitions between healthcare services and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care, while upholding Te Reo and tikanga and maintaining strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Needs an annual practising certificate.
• Clinical experience in mental health settings.
• Knowledge of behavioural medicine and the medical-psychological relationship.
• Demonstrated Te Reo me ōna tikanga knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based behavioural interventions for individuals, groups, and whānau.
• Support clients' needs and transitions between different healthcare services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Cultural capability

Education

Annual practising certificate

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

As a Health Improvement Practitioner at Te Kōhao Health, you will:

Work within a general practice setting to deliver evidence-based behavioural interventions for individuals, groups, and whānau.

Support clients' needs and transitions between different healthcare services.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.

About You:

To excel in this role, you will possess:

An annual practising certificate as a registered health professional.

Clinical experience in mental health settings, providing evidence-based psychological interventions.

Knowledge of behavioural medicine and the medical-psychological relationship.

Demonstrated knowledge of Te Reo me ōna tikanga.

Effective relationship management skills and an understanding of the healthcare system.

The ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Excellent communication, organisational, and planning skills.

What We Offer:

Your work at Te Kōhao Health will make a positive impact on our communities. We offer:

The opportunity to work in a supportive, passionate, kaupapa Māori-driven organisation.

A positive working environment.

A genuine commitment to supporting your professional development and hauora.