• Bay Of Plenty
  • Contract/temp
  • Community Services & Volunteering
  • Posted 15 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

  • Fixed term Full-time position to 29 March 2025
  • Be part of a large vibrant secondary hospital with a strong community connection
  • Competitive remuneration + Onsite staff parking + Wellbeing programme 

Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it. 

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Podiatrist to cover a maternity leave position in our vibrant, supportive Allied Health outpatient department.  This is a sole practitioner position, with a clinic space within the physiotherapy department outpatients at Te Koru Rehabilitation department within Whakatāne Hospital. 

We aim to provide exceptional care and services to our community, come and join us to be a part of this! 

This is a fixed term, full-time position to 29 March 2025. 

This role is covered by the PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement.  Salary range for this position is $77,087 to $110,210. 

He korero mōu - About You

  • New Zealand registered Podiatrist
  • Previous clinical experience in secondary health care specialising in wound care
  • Demonstrated success in working to a high level of skills across a range of patient services including triage
  • Previous experience in service development desirable 

Mō Tātou – About Us

Boasting some of the most sunlight hours in New Zealand, Whakatāne offers award winning beaches for both surf and fun. Be still and listen to the native bird chorus in our bush clad walkways, plus swim in the cleanest freshwater lakes around. Whakatāne is small but mighty, featuring all the things you need whilst remaining within easy travel to Tauranga and Rotorua for that little bit extra. With a relaxed atmosphere and shorter commutes, the Eastern Bay of Plenty allows for an ideal balance between work and leisure.   

Click this link to view our breath-taking landscapes and rich culture in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration  
  • Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)  
  • Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!  
  • Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team  
  • Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership and wellbeing support  
  • Free onsite staff parking   
  • Free flu vaccination  
  • Discounts (with local businesses)   

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai - Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system. 

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People. 

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora - Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. 

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” 

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.  For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Carole Vivian, Associate Director of Allied Health, Eastern Bay of Plenty on 027 4059 163. 

Children's Act 2014  

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty's commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.