Health Improvement Practitioner
wellsouth
Health Improvement Practitioner
korowai· Ohu Hinengaro
About this role
Are you looking for a sea change?
Are you looking for an exciting role focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing needs of whānau?
Do you live or want to live in the beautiful Thames/Coromandel/Hauraki area? Are you ready to commit to a work/life balance that benefits your own wellbeing?
We are looking for registered mental health professionals (such as social workers, psychologists, counsellors, AOD practitioners, mental health nurses) to join our Whānau Pai (primary mental health) team as a Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP).
Interested applicants must have a current annual practicing certificate as a registered professional in one of the above disciplines.
These roles will be based at designated GP/Medical clinics located within the Hauraki or Thames/Coromandel areas. And, to ensure whānau needs are met, these roles, will work closely with the wider Ohu Hinengaro (Mental Health & Addiction Services) team, general practice teams (including our own Whānau Health Centres), Te Whatu Ora - Mental Health & Addiction and other Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki services.
The Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) is responsible for delivering brief consultation and evidence-based behavioural interventions to individuals, groups, and families/whanau for both mental health and physical health conditions in people of all ages. The HIP provides support to the general practice teams and enhances the capacity to respond to presenting primary mental health concerns. The HIP engages in using an integrated ‘Stepped Model of Care’ that supports whanau needs and support them to move between services.
We can offer the successful candidate(s) workplace variety, a supportive team and management structure as well as a competitive salary. We are iwi-based with a strong focus on providing high-quality affordable health care for our community.
We need someone who is highly engaged and passionate about working with our whānau in a kaupapa Māori environment, you are expected to be comfortable in traversing four worlds-te ao Māori/te ao Pākehā/clinical and non-clinical. The successful candidate will need to be committed to achieving health equity and driving quality improvement to ensure better health outcomes for all and especially our Māori whānau in Pare Hauraki.
If this sounds like you, and you are thinking about how your skills and knowledge can make a difference in primary health care then please apply now!
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
For a copy of the Position Description, please email your request to: hr@korowai.co.nz
Closing Date: to remain open until these positions are filled.
Mauri Ora.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Health Improvement Practitioner position at korowai?
The salary for this Health Improvement Practitioner role at korowai is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Health Improvement Practitioner position at korowai located?
This Health Improvement Practitioner role at korowai is based in Thames, Waikato, New Zealand. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Health Improvement Practitioner role at korowai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Health Improvement Practitioner role in the Ohu Hinengaro department at korowai.
Which team or department does the Health Improvement Practitioner at korowai belong to?
This Health Improvement Practitioner position is part of the Ohu Hinengaro department at korowai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Health Improvement Practitioner position at korowai?
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When was the Health Improvement Practitioner job at korowai posted?
This Health Improvement Practitioner position at korowai was posted on Aug 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Health Improvement Practitioner
korowai
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