Our staff are passionate people, each driven to contribute to better health outcomes, with a focus on high priority populations. We are focused on hiring kaimahi who live and work in the communities they serve.
Whakarongorau Aotearoa is committed to understanding and improving mana taurite (equal status) starts with the understanding of self and how we, as health professionals, think and behave each minute of each day to serve the health needs for Aotearoa.
We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the community we support.
Whakarongorau Aotearoa (Whakarongorau), a social enterprise, is a virtual health and social services organisation with a proven record of connecting people seamlessly with care when they need it. Whakarongorau aims to be there when face to face health and social services cannot, providing consistent, clinically supported access to services for those in need or when people are unable to access other options due to location, time of day, financial or cultural barriers.
Job DescriptionWhakarongorau supports a comprehensive range of clinics across Aotearoa, consisting of a mix of nurse-led and Health Care Assistant (HCA) assisted clinics. These clinics employ both in-person and remote Takuta (Doctors) to ensure continuity of care for our registered patients, primarily serving high-needs rural communities and priority populations.
This is a contract role for 6 - 12 months and you must have availability to work a minimum of 2 days per week (Monday to Friday)
As a Takuta (Doctor) with Whakarongorau you will:
Provide care tailored to meet the unique needs of our patientsCollaborate with clinic nurses and HCAs to deliver optimal healthcare servicesIntegrate seamlessly with the clinic team to enhance patient careConduct remote telehealth consultations effectively and efficientlyUnderstand local services and work to overcome barriers to accessing these servicesQualificationsWe are seeking an experiencedTakuta(Doctor) with appropriate scope or a Matanga Rongoa Whanui(General Practitioner) who is a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. You will be passionate about delivering high-quality care to rural and high-needs communities and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure a quality service experience for both patients and the clinic team.
Strong communication and relationship-building skillsTeamwork and problem-solving abilitiesExperience in remote work is preferable but not essentialConfidence in using Patient Management SystemsFlexibility and commitment to working full days, with specific working hours open for discussionIntegrate understanding and learnings of Te Ao Maori, Tikanga and Te Reo into approach and delivery of careTo succeed in this role, you will need:
A high-speed fibre internet connection (not wireless or mobile internet)A high-spec computer capable of handling high-demand softwareA multi-screen setup, headset, printer, and scannerYou will need a private space to work from that ensures the confidentiality of conversations, documents, and technology.
Additional InformationE kimi ana matou i etahi tangata e kaha whakanui i enei uara - We are looking for people who align naturally with these values and will champion them
Mahia te mea tika / Do the right thingHihiri e te kounga / Motivated by qualityPokohiwi ki Pokohiwi / Shoulder to shoulder
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