Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) is the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) for the Nelson Tasman region. NBPH leads and coordinates a range of primary health care services through its contracted General Practices and other Primary providers e.g. Māori Providers, NGOs and Volunteer organisations in the delivery of the Primary Health Care Strategy.

Our vision is “healthy community…healthy people…healthy workforce” – Hapori Ora, Tāngata Ora, Kaimahi Ora.

An exciting opportunity has become available in our Richmond based office for the following role:


Specialist Rheumatologist- Rheumatology Service


This is a rare opportunity for a Rheumatology Specialist to join our dedicated, innovative and friendly community-based team in Sunny Nelson/Tasman. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and support of clinical care across the community, triaging referrals and providing upskilling to General Practitioners during clinics held across the Nelson and Marlborough regions. Experience in a primary health care setting is preferred but not essential.


About you:

• At least two years’ experience working within the health sector
  
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and development in their work area
  

Preferred:

• A qualification; in a health field such as nursing, allied health or social work
  

Where required, additional training and support will be provided for the successful applicant.


For more information about the role please contact hr@nbph.org.nz

Applications open until filled

Please note the successful candidate must:

• Be eligible to work in NZ (NZ residency or valid NZ work permit)
  
• Receive a satisfactory police check
  
• Hold a full and current driver’s licence
  
• Hold a current Medical Council of New Zealand registration