Podiatrists - Northland at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Service: Podiatry Team – Community Allied Health Services

 

Opportunity: Permanent part time and full time options

 

Location: We are a Northland wide service that offers flexibility to our team, so welcome applications from candidates either based in or relocating to Northland. There is some flexibility about where in Northland you choose to be based, Whangarei, Mid-North or Kaitaia.

 

About us:

 

Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

 

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is looking for motivated and enthusiastic Podiatrists to join our Community Allied Health Services.This position is suitable for NZ Registered Podiatrists who are interested in exploring what it is like to work and live in the stunning North. We welcome experienced or newly graduated podiatrists to join our supportive team.

 

See what this stunning part of the country has to offer here: https://www.newzealand.com/nz/northland/

 

Experience one of the most beautiful regions in New Zealand with some of the best fishing, surfing, diving and trekking the country has to offer.

 

About you:

 

• NZ registered Podiatrist with current practicing certificate (or eligible for)
• Current drivers license
• Experience and competence in managing high risk foot pathologies, including

diabetic and vascular foot complications, wound assessment, treatment, and preventative management

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

 

The primary function of this position is to provide community podiatry services including diagnosis, treatment, prevention, education and management to the Northland region population who are more vulnerable to having active or high-risk foot complications due to diabetic or other high-risk foot pathologies. 

 

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

 

Benefits:

 

• Attractive Salary
• Interesting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivated
• Plenty of professional development opportunities
• Be a part of a dynamic and supportive team environment
• Highly rewarding role to make a difference in the community

 

Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa system. For some positions this included a clear pathway to residency and this position is one of those designated critical positions! Here is a link for more information.

 

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

 

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

 

Vacancy No: AH23-287, AH23-288 and AH23-215

Closes: 13 October 2023