Community Podiatrist

Community Podiatrist Location: Invercargill or Dunedin FTE: 1 Compensation: $88,560 to $99,630 per annum About the Company At WellSouth, we are committed to promoting health equity in our communities. Our mission is to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality care, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for individuals in the Southern region of New Zealand. About the Role We are seeking a Community Podiatrist to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with Primary Health Care Providers and Community Partners to deliver vital podiatry services, with a particular focus on ensuring equitable access for Māori and Pacific communities. As a Community Podiatrist, your main objective will be to provide early interventions and preventative care, which will help reduce hospital admissions and prevent adverse health outcomes, such as amputations. Your efforts will significantly enhance the quality of life for those we serve. Position Objectives - Deliver podiatry services to priority communities within the Southern Region. - Improve preventative health outcomes through the delivery of podiatry services and workforce development, adhering to best practice standards. - Reduce barriers to access by fostering collaboration and coordination within primary health care processes in the Southern Region. - Work closely with WellSouth teams to analyze population data and guide best practices in podiatry services, while empowering communities to understand and achieve data sovereignty. - Partner with internal and external clinical teams to meet agreed health targets. Requirements To be successful in this role, you will need to: - Hold a Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry or an equivalent qualification. - Possess a current annual practicing certificate under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2002 and be registered with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand, or be eligible for registration. - Have five to six years of work experience in podiatry. - Demonstrate the ability to provide diagnostic, preventative, and rehabilitative treatment for conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs, including diabetic foot care. - Be working towards completing Podiatry NZ or similar high-risk foot education. - Exhibit the ability to manage unexpected situations and crises while maintaining professionalism. - Desirable experience includes wound care, management of long-term conditions, and working with priority communities (Māori, Pacific, and others). - Have effective interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Our Values We are guided by our values: - Whānau Centred - Equitable - Respectful - Transparent Benefits We offer a supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of our diverse communities. You will have opportunities for personal and professional growth, and we are committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. To support the health and wellbeing of our employees, we provide a competitive salary, flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher, and a day off on your birthday. After two years, employees will enjoy five weeks of annual leave. Sick leave entitlements start at five days from the beginning of employment, with an additional five days available at six months, and ten days at twelve months of service. We also provide in-house equity training, Te Reo training, and other professional development opportunities. Please note that we do not always adhere to fixed closing dates and may interview candidates as applications are received. Applications close: 20 June 2025 To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter. WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We are rainbow-tick accredited and are dedicated to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. WellSouth is a smokefree organization and supports the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.