Tū Ora Compass Health is one of the largest PHOs in New Zealand, with a Practice Network of 59 General Practices, serving an enrolled population of over 347,000 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. 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.
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