Health Improvement Practitioner – After Hours - South Auckland

Health Improvement Practitioner (After Hours) | Wellness Support Team | Tāmaki Health

Location: Local Doctors – Otara or Local Doctors – Browns Road, Manurewa
Hours: 0.6 FTE (24 Hours), Evenings and Weekends

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About the role

The Wellness Support Team is expanding its after-hours service and is seeking an endorsed Health Improvement Practitioner to join our award-winning team.

This role is based within an Urgent Care setting, providing timely mental health, addiction, and wellbeing support when many other services are unavailable. Working alongside GPs, nurses, and Health Coaches, you will deliver brief, evidence-based interventions that help people address challenges early and build practical strategies for positive change. 

This is a 0.6 FTE position, with days and hours negotiable. The role includes evening and weekend work.

What you will do

As a core member of the clinical team, you will provide brief behavioural health interventions and support people experiencing a range of mental, physical, and social wellbeing concerns.

You will work collaboratively with clinic teams to provide integrated care, contribute clinical expertise, support patients to access additional services when required, and maintain clear and accurate clinical records. The role uses the Health Improvement Practitioner model and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, delivering practical support through brief consultations embedded within primary care.

What you will bring

To be considered for this role, you must be an endorsed Health Improvement Practitioner with experience working in New Zealand primary care.

You will also have:

• Registration with an appropriate professional body and a current Annual Practising Certificate, or full NZAC membership. 
• Experience delivering brief, evidence-based interventions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working within multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to culturally safe practice and equitable health outcomes.
• The ability to engage effectively with diverse communities across Tāmaki Makaurau.

About the Wellness Support Team

Established in 2012, the Wellness Support Team provides integrated mental health and wellbeing support within primary care settings across Auckland. The team brings together Health Improvement Practitioners, Health Coaches, community support workers, and clinical leaders who share a commitment to accessible, person-centred care.

The programme has been recognised nationally, receiving the award for Best Mental Health Programme at the New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards.

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to an innovative after-hours service.
• Ongoing clinical supervision and peer support. 
• Professional development opportunities and continued learning.
• A collaborative, experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Meaningful work that improves access to mental health and wellbeing support for local communities.

Apply now

If you are an endorsed Health Improvement Practitioner looking to be part of a respected and innovative service, we would love to hear from you.

Please include a cover letter with your application.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications.