Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

The details: Permanent - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Te Whatu Ora Waikato Audiology department is looking for full or part time applicants for an audiologist role in our innovative and friendly team in one of the largest districts and providers of paediatric hearing services in New Zealand.

We will consider applications from both experienced audiologists, along with graduate audiologists with an interest in developing a broad foundation in clinical practice. We are looking for an audiologist who is passionate about their work, puts their patient and whānau at the centre of care, has excellent interpersonal skills, is dedicated, and has the ability to work flexibly in a bustling team environment while maintaining high quality care.

Click here to view the position description.

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

You will be working with a team comprising of a number of experienced audiologists, supportive and efficient administrative staff and a well-established co-located Newborn Hearing Screening Programme. As part of the team you will mostly be working with tāmariki to provide diagnostic assessment and habilitation services, as well as bone anchored hearing aid assessment and fitting, and ENT diagnostic adult assessments. You will have opportunity to be involved in rural satellite clinics and work alongside paediatric services and Ministry of Education staff.

Mōu | About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

• Masters degree in Audiology, or have an equivalent qualification recognised by the New Zealand Audiological Society

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal & written communication

• The ability to work well within a team

• Current valid full New Zealand drivers licence

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Ideally you will also have:

• NZAS Clinical Competency Certificate

• NZAS Paediatric Certifications

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Te iwi Ngakaunui – People at Heart

• Whakamana – Give and earn respect

• Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me

• Mauri Pai – Fair play

• Whakapakari – Growing the good

• Kotahitanga – Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

Here at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients – directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

He aha Waikato

Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton’s vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato here

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.

For any queries about the role please contact Deborah.McKellar@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 12 August 2023

COVID-19:

A national Vaccination Policy which includes COVID19 is under development. In the interim, a Health and Safety Risk Assessment against the requirements of the role will apply to unvaccinated candidates and employees and appropriate risk mitigation (e.g. extra PPE, RAT testing) may be taken as a result. Please note that when a Vaccination Policy is introduced it will apply to this role and need to be supported.