TBI Health was created with a simple idea: to help people with pain, illness, or injury. TBI Health has come a long way since it began its journey in 2001, from 2016 we partnered with Southern Cross & together we are passionate about ensuring our clients get the right help, at the right time, to get them back on track & living meaningful lives.
We are known to offer an attractive work environment to support staff wellbeing and growth. Our current focus is to continue our work on introducing new services for our staff to become involved in and ultimately, help enhance their careers.
It is also important to TBI Health to continue having an equity focused workplace culture where staff feel supported, enriched, & valued. As a NZ owned company, we position ourselves as a Te Tiriti partner and have an ongoing commitment to health equity for Māori. Join us on this transformational journey of delivering tailored and quality healthcare service which meets the needs of our diverse Aotearoa.
Job Description
About the mahi (role) – Kaiārahi & Physiotherapist for Tāmaki Makaurau
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Māori Physiotherapist for a unique opportunity to work with our Māori health team and develop our service within the local Māori community. The role will be split with a clinical workload and working in Māori health development to support the Auckland clinics and services, build relationships with local iwi and other local providers. The role will be well supported by the National Hauora Connect (Māori Health Team) and the head of Māori Health. The clinical workload will be carried out at a new satellite of the Ellerslie clinic within a Māori Health Provider.
In this role, you will be reporting to the Ellerslie clinic manager and working closely with the Head of Māori Health and other Kaiārahi and be a part of both our clinic-based service and our Māori Health Kaiārahi leadership team.
With extensive training and mentoring, the successful candidate will be required to provide a wide variety of different services within the clinic environment. This role will be split between 3 days in the clinic and 2 days in the Kaiārahi role.
Benefits of joining TBI Health
For your shared passion and commitment to TBI Health and its goals, we have the following on offer for you:
A mobile phone and laptop are provided as part of the role.
Flexibility of hours and work locations.
Opportunities for career progression both locally and across NZ.
Regular meetings with the other clinics across the Auckland region
MDT meetings, in-services, literature reviews and case studies.
Extensive internal training across all areas we work in. Being a part of both the clinic and Māori Health team, the successful candidate would be eligible to undergo all of these.
Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
Competitive salary and bonus structure.
Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross Insurance (working 20 or more hours)
Annual contribution to your career development and further qualifications.
Birthday Leave (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
Wellbeing allowance is currently valued at $200 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
The applicant requires a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. A post-graduate qualification in Māori Health / Public Health would be an advantage to the applicant however not essential. It is expected that the successful applicant would be willing to work towards a post-graduate qualification. A good grasp of Te Reo and tikanga Māori is preferred.
To be successful in this role you will have:
A genuine interest and capability in the area of Māori Health.
A strong work ethic.
A positive, can-do attitude.
A desire to achieve clinical excellence.
Very good organisational and communication skills.
Ability to manage your time and workload efficiently.
An ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
A commitment to professional development.
A current practicing certificate to work in New Zealand, Professional Body Membership, and Indemnity Insurance.
Current full clean driver’s licence.
Bachelor’s degree or above qualification
About the team
TBI Health has a National Māori Health team consisting of Head of Māori Health, Kaiārahi and Hauora Connect Champions that meet regularly online - for support and to measure progress in Māori Health development. The TBI Health Ellerslie team is an experienced team of physiotherapists, a psychologist, hand therapist, community and vocational hybrid therapists and visiting orthopaedic surgeons and a pain specialist with a vision of growth within the region.
How to apply
Applications close on 13th October 2024.
Please include a cover letter with your application. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential.
All applications must be submitted online via the APPLY link below. Applications received directly via email will not be considered for shortlisting.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who meet the skills and qualifications criteria for the advertised role.
For further information or to have a korero and kawhe to learn more about the role please reach out to Caroline Couldwell (Ellerslie Clinic Manager) on 09 525 6340 / caroline.couldwell@tbihealth.co.nz or Emma Webb (Head of Māori Health) or emma.webb@tbihealth.co.nz.
Please note: We will screen applications and invite suitable applicants for interviews before the advertised closing date. It is, therefore, likely that we may fill the role before the closing date. So, if you feel that our job advert is that unique work opportunity you have been looking for, please contact us as soon as possible to express interest in the role.
