Health Care Assistant Educator

About the Company At WellSouth, we are committed to promoting health equity and ensuring that everyone in the Southern region has access to high-quality care. Our mission is to enable better health outcomes for our diverse communities. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment where our employees can make a meaningful impact. About the Role We are currently seeking a Health Care Assistant Educator to join our team in a part-time capacity, working 0.2 FTE on a fixed-term basis until 19 December 2025. In this role, you will collaborate with the Primary Care Nurse Educator to implement the Primary Care Practice Assistant (PCPA) pilot program. This initiative, which we are delivering in partnership with Careerforce, focuses on providing mentorship, coaching, and targeted education to health care assistants in primary care settings. We are open to negotiating flexible days, hours, and locations for the right candidate. Requirements To be successful in this position, you should meet the following criteria: - A minimum of five years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant or Primary Care Practice Assistant in a primary care setting. - Teaching experience and a passion for sharing knowledge, with confidence in delivering both face-to-face and virtual instruction. - Strong computer literacy and comfort in working within an online environment. - An innovative and flexible approach to supporting apprentices in meeting their learning goals and thriving in the program. - A current driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout Southland and Otago as needed. - A collaborative mindset, valuing the contributions of others. Our Values We are guided by our core values, which include: - Whānau Centred: He mana tō te whānau - Equitable: Tōkeke - Respectful: Manawa whakaute - Transparent: Pono Benefits We offer 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 of five days upon commencement, with an additional five days at six months, and a total of ten days available after twelve months of service. - In-house equity training, Te Reo training, and associated professional development opportunities. - We are proud to be a rainbow-tick certified workplace, the first Primary Health Organization in Aotearoa New Zealand. Please note that we do not always adhere to fixed closing dates and may conduct interviews as applications are received. Applications close on 14 August 2025. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter. You can apply through our website by clicking 'apply now' or by visiting the following link: https://wellsouth.bamboohr.com/careers/463. We appreciate your patience during the application process, and if you are successful, we will contact you in due time. WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and maintaining a smokefree environment, supporting the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.