Mahi | Careers

THINK Hauora is a medium-sized Primary Health Organisation which employs over 120 core staff in clinical and non-clinical roles throughout the Manawatū, Horowhenua, Tararua and Ōtaki localities. We contract health services through General Practice teams, Integrated Family Health Centres and community providers.

THINK Hauora is committed to making a positive impact in the health outcomes of the people in the MidCentral region as we pursue our vision of, ‘Connecting Communities for Wellbeing’.

We want to attract, develop and retain talented and responsive staff who reflect our values of Trust, Respect, Unity, Accountability and Courage with a commitment to the Tiriti o Waitangi.

We offer career opportunities for clinical and non-clinical professionals across multi-disciplinary teams. We employ registered clinical professionals in Nursing (long term conditions), Mental Health and Allied Health (Clinical Dietitians, Primary Care Support Pharmacists, Clinical Exercise Physiologists, Diabetes Podiatrists).

Our non-clinical opportunities include core business functions such as corporate services, systems support, ICT, insight and knowledge professionals.

Our key role is to:

Develop primary healthcare capacity and capability in the MidCentral district
Support high-quality primary healthcare delivery through our contracted General Practices
Work with local communities and enrolled populations
Identify and remove health inequalities
Offer access to comprehensive services to improve, maintain and restore people’s health
Coordinate care across service areas
Continuously use trusted information for quality improvement

Our Benefits

At THINK Hauora you will work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about delivering primary health care to our region and making a positive impact to our communities. Working for THINK Hauora will provide genuine opportunity to contribute to the quality and wellbeing of our MidCentral population.

Our staff benefits include:

Flexible working hours
Professional Development Programme for clinical staff
Annual flu vaccinations
Access to the Staff MidCentral DHB Advantage Scheme (SMASCH) to bring you special rates and discounts in recognition to your services to the health sector
Special health care plans through ACCURO Health Insurance
EAP (employment assistance programme)
Annual community service day
All staff receive 10 days sick leave per annum after three-months' continuous service
We enjoy casual-dress Fridays and monthly organisational meetings with shared kai

Me pēhea te tono | Our Application Process

All available roles are advertised on this website and seek.co.nz along with the job description and THINK Hauora Job Application Form. The job description outlines the key qualifications and position responsibilities.

Our selection process

After we have shortlisted candidates, our selection process will involve an interview, a second interview for some positions, reference checking, Police vetting and an offer of appointment.

Our Network

THINK Hauora works with a network of 30 General Practice Teams across the Manawatū, Ōtaki, Horowhenua and Tararua districts to service a population of 180,000 people.

Our district is supported by strong General Practice teams of clinical health professionals. Our small rural-based and boutique practices and larger Integrated Family Health Centres collaborate across informal and collegial business relationships to maintain service delivery across our network and our region also boasts one of the highest concentrations of nurse practitioners per head of population working in secondary and primary care.

Within the MidCentral district, there is scope to grow responsive primary care services for the needs of our population and communities.

We have a strong alliance across our health sector. This is evident through the active collaboration of the MidCentral District Health Board, THINK Hauora and our network of General Practice teams for the benefit our populations.

Network Sustainability

THINK Hauora is committed to a sustainable General Practice network.

General Practices throughout the rōhe are supported by overarching business and clinical support including Health Care Home model integration, practice management systems integration, telehealth service delivery, and the provision of data-driven regional, community and practice-level knowledge and insights.

Living and Working in our District

Manawatū , Tararua, Horowhenua and Ōtaki districts are thriving communities to live and work, combining all the benefits of city and rural life.

Our districts offer affordable living, short commutes, great schools and tertiary education centres. We also boast beautiful rivers, rugged beaches, mountains, nature reserves, walks and cycle ways.

Palmerston North, our district's central base, is an easily-accessible city with a bustling cafe culture. From this point, West Coast and East Coast beaches, North Island ski fields, Hawkes Bay vineyards and our vibrant capital Wellington are all an easy car drive away and all other regions are only up to two-hours' flight away.