Vacancies

Location: Blenheim / Marlborough
The Industry:
Primary Health Organisations known as PHO’s provide health services either directly or through it’s contracted providers. The aim is to provide and maintain the health of the enrolled PHO population, by ensuring that general practice services are connected with other health services to ensure a seamless continuum of care.
The Organisation:
Marlborough Primary Health (MPH) promotes and supports community health services by leading and coordinating a range of health care services to an enrolled population of over 47,200 people. It achieves this by contracting services to General Practices, Marlborough Urgent Care, and other Primary Health providers such as Māori and Pacific Providers.

 

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Kaiāwhina Hauora Pasifika

Contract type:  Permanent Part Time 20hrs per week (0.5FTE)

The Job

To support with navigation of services (such as health, housing, education, justice, cultural connection, environmental) across prevention and promotion for Pasifika and provides a holistic approach to aiga wellbeing.

This role works alongside the Kairuruku Hauora Pasifika position and supports a strong partnership between Marlborough Primary Health, Marlborough General Practices, and Pasifika Providers.

This role will also be supportive, in ensuring Pasifika are enrolled in a Marlborough Practice and receiving appropriate health care and is suited to an individual who keeps aiga at the heart of decision-making and is culturally appropriate, meeting the needs of Pasifika communities.

 For the days where you aren’t working, you can enjoy the beautiful region of sunny Marlborough. Explore and soak in the serenity, enjoy the wine and cuisine and ultimately be part of delivering quality health care to the community.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Preferred candidate will be fluent in a Pacific language such as Samoan, Fijian or Tongan. 
  • Ideal Candidate will support the philosophy of by Pasifika for Pasifika. 
  • Have achieved or be working towards relevant NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) qualification such as NZ (New Zealand) certificate in health and wellbeing, level 3, or New Zealand Apprenticeship in Health & Wellbeing (Social and Community) (Level 4)  
  • Primary or community healthcare experience 
  • Is self-motivated, can work autonomously and can enjoy working as part of a team dedicated to improving peoples’ health and wellbeing.
  • Knowledge of the health and disability code of rights 
  • Excellent reading and writing skills and computer literacy 
  • Skills to mentors and influence the practice of others, motivating individuals and managing cultural conflict  
  • Established networks in the community  
  • You must have an understanding and sensitivity to working with all cultures.

For you to succeed in this role you will be driven, motivated, empathetic, and up for a challenge.

To Apply

Only apply if you are eligible to work in Aotearoa.
Applications will only be considered by submitting all requested documentation by the closing date.

Please apply by submitting your CV, cover letter, and completed applicant disclosure form to  hr@nullmarlboroughpho.org.nz.

Applications open.

Position Description

Registered Nurse – Pasifika Community

Contract type:  Permanent Full Time 0.8FTE (32 hours per week)

The Role 

The community-based registered nurse position will be responsible for providing quality primary health care to Pasifika communities in Marlborough. This role will work within NCNZ scope of practice, underpinning the principles of Ola ManuiaPacific families are thriving in Aotearoa: pacific wellbeing, respectful relationships, valuing families, and high-quality health care.

This role is for a qualified registered nurse who keeps fānau at the heart of decision-making and is culturally appropriate meeting the needs of Pasifika communities.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • NZ Registered Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate.
  • Is an experienced Registered Nurse of 3 years or more in New Zealand
  • Experience working with Pasifika groups.
  • Is fluent in a Pacific language such as Samoan, Fijian or Tongan. 
  • Ideal Candidate will support the philosophy of by Pasifika for Pasifika. 
  • Is self-motivated, can work autonomously and can enjoy working as part of a team dedicated to improving peoples’ health and wellbeing.
  • Knowledge of the health and disability code of rights 
  • Excellent reading and writing skills and computer literacy 
  • Skills to mentor and influence the practice of others, motivating individuals and managing cultural conflict  
  • Established networks in the community  
  • You must have an understanding and sensitivity to working with all cultures.

Desirable:

  • Smear taker qualification.
  • Vaccinator qualification for adults and children.

For you to succeed in this role you will be driven, motivated, empathetic, and up for a challenge.

To Apply

Only apply if you are eligible to work in Aotearoa.
Applications will only be considered by submitting all requested documentation by the closing date.

Please apply by submitting your CV, cover letter, and completed applicant disclosure form to  hr@nullmarlboroughpho.org.nz.

Applications open.

Position Description

 

General Practitioners

The picturesque and sunny region of Marlborough New Zealand offers a good quality of life for the adventurous soul, lover of culture, and the ultimate foodie. Marlborough has something for everyone. From the snowy ski fields to the waters of the Marlborough Sounds, there is always somewhere scenic to unwind in your spare time.  

The Role

We are seeking general practitioners who want to achieve the enviable work/life balance and join an established practice here in Marlborough. Marlborough Primary Health have 11 contracted practices. Ranging from small to larger practices, there are opportunities for employment wherever suits you best. There is even opportunity for part ownership of one of the practices.

As a registered GP you must have excellent communication and people skills, up to date knowledge of treatments, practices, and medical ethics and law. You will be culturally competent and always put the patients needs first.  

If you are an enthusiastic and empathetic GP in need of a change, then make the move and join a close and supportive established team which includes practice nurses, health care assistants, clinical pharmacists and wellbeing practitioners. We would love to help support you on your new adventure and can offer a relocation package to get you up and running. 

To Apply

Only apply if you are eligible to work in Aotearoa.
Applications will only be considered by submitting all requested documentation by the closing date.

Please apply by submitting your CV, cover letter, and completed applicant disclosure form to  hr@nullmarlboroughpho.org.nz.

Applications are open.

Updated Applicant Personal Disclosure form