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 and ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality care. Our mission is to enable better health outcomes for individuals in the Southern region. We pride ourselves on being a supportive workplace where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of our diverse communities. About the Role We are seeking a Community Podiatrist who will collaborate with Primary Health Care Providers and Community Partners to deliver essential podiatry services, particularly focusing on equitable access for Māori and Pacific communities. In this role, you will emphasize early interventions and preventative care to reduce hospital admissions and improve quality of life outcomes, including preventing amputations. Position Objectives The primary objectives of this role include: - Providing podiatry services to priority communities within the Southern Region. - Supporting preventative health outcomes through the delivery of podiatry services and workforce development in line with best practice standards. - Reducing barriers to access by collaborating and coordinating with primary health care processes within the Southern Region. - Collaborating with WellSouth teams to analyze population data trends to guide best practices in podiatry services, while helping communities achieve data sovereignty. - Partnering with both internal and external clinical teams to meet agreed health targets. Requirements To be successful in this position, you will need to meet the following qualifications: - A Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry or an equivalent qualification. - A current annual practicing certificate in accordance with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2002 and registration with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand, or eligibility for registration. - Five to six years of relevant podiatry work experience. - Capability to provide diagnostic, preventative, and rehabilitative treatment for conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs, including diabetic foot care. - Progress towards Podiatry NZ or other high-risk foot education. - Ability to manage unexpected situations and crises while maintaining professionalism. - Experience in wound care, long-term conditions, and working with priority communities (Māori, Pacific, etc.) is desirable. - Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Our Values We uphold the following values at WellSouth: - He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred - Tōkeke - Equitable - Manawa whakaute - Respectful - Pono – Transparent Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of our employees, including: - Flu vaccinations and an annual wellness voucher. - A day off on your birthday. - Five weeks of annual leave after two years of service. - Sick leave entitlement starting at 5 days upon commencement, with additional days available at milestones. - In-house equity training, Te Reo training, and ongoing professional development. 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 your 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 smoke-free workplace, supporting the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.