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About Turuki Health Care 
  
Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Māori organisation delivering integrated health, wellbeing and social services across the Tāmaki Makaurau region. We provide quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare and support to whānau.


  
Te whiwhinga mahi - The Opportunity

Turuki Health Care is seeking a passionate and committed Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) to join our kaupapa Māori organisation.

This full-time role is an opportunity to support whānau by delivering brief, evidence-based interventions that enhance mental health and wellbeing within a primary care setting.

As a HIP at Turuki, you will be embedded within our general practice team, walking alongside whānau as they navigate challenges and build resilience. This role is central to our holistic approach — integrating clinical, cultural, and whānau-based models of care.


Ngā kawenga | Key responsibilities

• Deliver brief, focused interventions to support whānau experiencing mild to moderate mental health or addiction needs
• Provide culturally appropriate assessment, formulation, and support plans grounded in whānau ora and mana-enhancing practice
• Work closely with GPs, nurses, kaiāwhina, and other kaimahi to offer wraparound, whānau-centred care
• Contribute to the development of Turuki’s evolving Mental Health Hub, ensuring a strong kaupapa Māori foundation
• Maintain accurate clinical records and engage in regular supervision and reflective practice

Ko wai koe | About you
We are looking for a qualified, compassionate clinician with a deep commitment to Māori health and equity. You will be a strong collaborator, a confident communicator, and someone who values relationship-based care.
You will bring:

• Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act (HPCA), dapaanz, NZ Nursing Council, Social Work Registration Board) who has completed the Te Whare Ora accreditation to work in the health sector.
• A recognised tertiary qualification in mental health, social work, nursing, or a related field
• Proven experience working in mental health settings, ideally within kaupapa Māori services or Māori communities
• Cultural humility and an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and whānau ora approaches
• Skills in brief interventions, goal setting, and empowering whānau-led recovery
• A desire to learn, grow, and be part of a dynamic, whānau-focused team

Ngā painga | What we offer

• A supportive, kaupapa Māori work environment grounded in manaakitanga, kotahitanga, and whanaungatanga
• Access to ongoing training and development, including HIP-specific training
• A collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about community transformation
• Competitive salary and employee benefits that reflect our commitment to staff wellbeing

If you are looking to make a difference in the community while working within a kaupapa māori organisation, apply today.

Applications close 30th May 2025 
  
Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

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