Health Improvement Practitioner: Community Wellbeing Catalyst

WellSouth; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flu vaccinations

Annual wellness voucher

Birthday day off

Five weeks annual leave

Sick leave progression

Te Reo training

Equity training

Pride Pledge commitment

Smokefree workplace

Job summary

WellSouth Primary Health Network seeks a Health Improvement Practitioner in Southland. You will provide evidence-based interventions to individuals and families, collaborating with the general practice team to identify health concerns and develop care plans that support goals.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive care, training, and professional growth while advocating for Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and health equity across communities.

Qualifications

• Active registration in one of the listed NZ health professions.
• Experience with mental health and AOD is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a busy, client-focused general practice team.

Responsibilities

• Provide accessible, evidence-based interventions to individuals and families.
• Collaborate with the general practice team to identify health needs and plan goals.
• Support diverse patient groups and maintain flexible scheduling.

Skills

Active NZ health registration

Client-focused

Flexible schedule

Diversity experience with patient care

Effective communication

Education

NZ health practitioner registration

Job description

WellSouth Primary Health Network seeks a Health Improvement Practitioner in Southland. You will provide evidence-based interventions to individuals and families, collaborating with the general practice team to identify health concerns and develop care plans that support goals.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive care, training, and professional growth while advocating for Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and health equity across communities.