Vacancies
Tongan Health
The Tongan Health Society (THS) has been operational for 20+ years. The Society has four medical centres based at Onehunga, Ōtāhuhu, Panmure and Kelston.
We provide high-quality services at six school-based clinics in South Auckland, a Community Centre and Garden in Onehunga, a specialised Integrated Outcomes Unit based at our Onehunga clinic, a research centre in Manukau, and an ECE Preschool in Manurewa.
We employ General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Social Workers, Navigators, Administrators, Researchers and ECE Teachers. Our work is done in clinics, preschool, homes, schools, church halls and the community. We work with children, adults, families, youth, and elderly. We work with people from all cultures; we value diversity and inclusivity. We research and partner with other agencies. What we do brings with it high levels of responsibility and expectation.
Current Vacancies
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Tongan Health Society (THS) is seeking a skilled and culturally grounded practitioner to lead two connected Whānau Ora pathways: Targeted Support Services and Community Based Capability Building. This is a hands-on role for someone who can turn whānau goals into practical action, remove barriers, connect services and build capability in trusted community settings.
Targeted Support is not general case management. It is activated when an existing Whānau Plan has stalled because a specific barrier cannot be resolved through usual Navigator support. The role will coordinate a defined, time-bound intervention and then hand the matter back to the Navigator once the barrier is resolved, reduced or appropriately escalated.
Community Based Capability Building works earlier. It supports prevention, youth leadership, family capability, cultural wellbeing and stronger community connections through trusted settings such as churches, community groups and local networks.
What you will do
Receive and triage Targeted Support referrals linked to active Whānau Plans.
Work with whānau and Navigators to define the barrier, intervention, outcome and timeframe.
Coordinate practical responses across housing, employment, income, education, family wellbeing, health and mental health pathways.
Maintain clear boundaries between Targeted Support, Navigator Services, Flexi Fund and other THS contracts.
Coordinate community capability activities including youth aspiration, family capability, cultural wellbeing and community champion development.
Build strong relationships with Tātou network partners, government agencies, community organisations, churches and specialist services.
Monitor outcomes, contribute to reporting and case studies, and use learning to improve the service.
Identify and escalate safeguarding, privacy, conflict-of-interest, clinical and reputational risks.
Why join THS?
THS is a Pacific-led health and social service organisation with an established integrated model spanning primary care, Whānau Ora, community outreach, mental health, youth, research and family support. This role offers the opportunity to help shape a new Whānau Ora service pathway and strengthen how Pacific whānau move from plans to practical outcomes.
About you
Experience in Pacific health, social services, Whānau Ora, community development, youth work, housing, employment, mental health or a related field.
Strong understanding of Pacific communities and culturally responsive, whānau-centred practice.
Excellent practical problem-solving, coordination and relationship-management skills.
Confidence working across agencies and navigating complex service systems.
Sound judgement in complex situations, including safeguarding, privacy and conflicts of interest.
Strong documentation, digital literacy and outcome-reporting skills.
A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred. Tongan language capability and experience working with Tongan and wider Pacific whānau are highly desirable.
If interested please apply now or send your CV to elly.roberts@tonganhealth.com
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Tongan Health Society (THS) is looking for a passionate and culturally responsive Registered Midwife to join our team and play an important role in delivering our Kahu Taurima Maternity and Early Years service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a midwife who is committed to improving maternity outcomes for Pacific communities and wants to provide care that is not only clinically excellent, but also holistic, culturally safe and centred around what matters to whānau.
About the role
Working within the Kahu Taurima Pacific Model of Care, you will support women and whānau through their maternity journey, from antenatal care through to postnatal and early-years support.
You will provide individualised, family-centred care while working closely with Well Child Nurses, Whānau Ora Navigators, Youth Navigators, counsellors, nurses, social workers, Lead Maternity Carers and other allied health professionals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting maternal and fetal health assessments and developing individualised care plans.
Providing antenatal and postnatal care, including routine pregnancy checks and health screening.
Monitoring maternal wellbeing, fetal growth, blood pressure and other aspects of pregnancy health.
Supporting breastfeeding, infant nutrition and newborn care.
Identifying pregnancy complications and facilitating appropriate referral to LMCs or secondary care.
Providing antenatal and postnatal health education to women and whānau.
Supporting maternal emotional and psychological wellbeing, including early identification of anxiety, postnatal depression and other mental health concerns.
Supporting women experiencing pregnancy loss and working alongside appropriate bereavement services.
Undertaking home visits and community outreach in collaboration with other THS team members.
Connecting whānau with appropriate health, social and community services, including supporting Whānau Ora referrals.
Building strong relationships with Pacific-focused LMCs, healthcare providers, churches and community organisations.
Contributing to improved maternity pathways and the ongoing development of the Kahu Taurima service.
Maintaining high-quality clinical documentation and meeting professional, legal, regulatory and contractual requirements.
Contributing to quality improvement, service development and culturally appropriate maternity resources.
We are looking for a Registered Midwife who brings strong clinical skills, warmth, initiative and a genuine commitment to working alongside Pacific women and whānau.
You will have:
Current registration with the New Zealand Midwifery Council.
Experience working with Pacific communities, or a strong understanding of Pacific health models and culturally safe practice.
Strong antenatal and postnatal health promotion and education skills.
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge and experience relevant to maternal mental health, gestational diabetes, smoking cessation and early childhood wellbeing.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A commitment to health equity and culturally safe care.
A valid New Zealand driver's licence.
Most importantly, you will be someone who understands that excellent maternity care extends beyond the clinical encounter. You will be comfortable building trusted relationships with whānau, understanding their individual circumstances and helping them navigate the health and social services they need.
If you are a Registered Midwife who is passionate about Pacific health, maternity care, whānau wellbeing and health equity, we would love to hear from you.
If interested please apply now or send your CV to elly.roberts@tonganhealth.com
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Registered Well Child Nurse
Well Child Tamariki Ora | Kahu Taurima | B4SC
Are you a passionate Registered Nurse who loves working with pēpi, tamariki and whānau and wants to make a meaningful difference in the early years of a child’s life?
Tongan Health Society (THS) is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Registered Well Child Nurse to join our Clinical Team and deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care to children and their families from birth to five years.
This is an opportunity to be part of an integrated Well Child Tamariki Ora and Kahu Taurima service, supporting whānau from pregnancy through the early childhood years.
About the role
As a Registered Well Child Nurse, you will provide screening, surveillance, health education and practical support to pēpi, tamariki and their whānau. You will work alongside families to promote healthy development, identify concerns early and connect whānau with the services and support they need.
Your role will include:
Delivering Well Child Tamariki Ora and Kahu Taurima services in a culturally responsive, whānau-centred way.
Providing maternal and infant health checks and supporting continuity of care from pregnancy through early childhood.
Undertaking antenatal and postnatal assessments, including identifying maternal mental health concerns and coordinating referrals where appropriate.
Completing child health, growth, developmental, hearing and vision screening and surveillance.
Delivering Before School Checks (B4SC) and developmental assessments.
Providing health education and practical advice to parents and whānau on nutrition, immunisation, safe sleep, child development, behaviour, parenting and injury prevention.
Supporting breastfeeding, smoking cessation and alcohol-free interventions.
Recognising and supporting families experiencing postnatal depression and other health or social challenges.
Providing navigation and referral support to health, social and community services.
Supporting mobile, home-based and community outreach services to improve access for whānau who may experience barriers to care.
Building strong relationships with Lead Maternity Carers, midwives, GPs, clinical teams, community organisations and other providers.
Participating in community events and initiatives that promote child and whānau wellbeing.
Maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation and meeting relevant service and contractual requirements.
Contributing to quality improvement, service development and a strong culture of safety.
About you
We are looking for someone who is clinically capable, culturally responsive and genuinely passionate about improving outcomes for tamariki and whānau.
You will bring:
Current New Zealand Registered Nurse registration and practising certificate.
Registered General and Obstetric Nursing qualification, or Registered Comprehensive Nursing qualification with appropriate Child Health/Well Child Nursing Council-approved competencies.
Well Child Tamariki Ora experience and/or relevant child health nursing experience.
Vaccinator certification.
Child Protection and Family Violence training, or willingness to complete these.
A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.
The ability to deliver the three core components of Well Child Tamariki Ora: health protection and clinical assessment, health education and promotion, and family/whānau care support.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to work collaboratively across clinical, community and multidisciplinary teams.
Sound clinical judgement, critical thinking and the ability to identify and respond appropriately to risk.
A commitment to professional development and maintaining your clinical knowledge and competence.
A genuine commitment to culturally safe and responsive practice
Postgraduate study in Well Child Tamariki Ora/Primary Health Care
If interested please apply now or send your CV to elly.roberts@tonganhealth.com
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Join a team that's making a real difference in Pacific health.
Tongan Health Society Inc is a trusted provider of high-quality primary health care and integrated social services, serving communities across our medical centres in Onehunga, Otahuhu, Kelston, and Panmure. As an RNZCGP-accredited practice, we are committed to delivering holistic, culturally responsive care that empowers individuals, families, and communities to thrive.
Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals, you'll have the opportunity to practise medicine in a collaborative, innovative, and patient-centred environment where your expertise will have a meaningful impact.
We are currently seeking a General Practitioner who is passionate about improving health outcomes and enjoys working as part of an integrated care team. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
To find out more or express your interest please apply now or send your CV to elly.roberts@tonganhealth.com
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Lead equitable maternal and child health services for Pacific families
Tongan Health Society is seeking a senior Registered Nurse to provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership across our Kahu Taurima, Well Child Tamariki Ora and B4 School Check services.
You will report to the Clinical Services Manager, maintain an active clinical caseload and have protected time for service coordination, quality, data review, reporting and team support.
About the role
Lead daily clinical coordination, caseload allocation, overdue-contact recovery and service priorities.
Review monthly cohorts for pregnant mothers, new babies, WCTO contacts and B4 School Checks.
Support nurses with clinical practice, documentation, referrals and escalation.
Monitor service performance and prepare clear, evidence-based reports.
Work closely with the Clinical Services Manager, Quality and Informatics and partner services.
About you
Current New Zealand Registered Nurse registration and Annual Practising Certificate.
A senior clinician with substantial post-registration experience and demonstrated clinical leadership.
Experience in WCTO, maternal and child health, primary care, community nursing or public health.
Strong skills in service coordination, quality improvement, data interpretation and reporting.
Committed to equity, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural safety and Pacific health outcomes.
Postgraduate study, Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Specialist experience, B4SC expertise, maternity or midwifery experience, and a Pacific language are highly desirable.
If interested please apply now or send your CV to elly.roberts@tonganhealth.com
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Help Pacific mothers, babies and children access timely care
Tongan Health Society is seeking an organised and proactive Programme Administrator and Recall Coordinator to support our Kahu Taurima, Well Child Tamariki Ora and B4 School Check team.
This non-clinical role provides practical recall, appointment, data and administration support so eligible families are identified, contacted and followed up promptly.
About the role
Contact families by phone and text to arrange appointments and complete approved recalls.
Support monthly lists for pregnant mothers, new babies, WCTO contacts and B4 School Checks.
Maintain accurate contact outcomes, appointment and exception records.
Assist with scanning, document management
About you
Experience in health, primary care, community services, administration or recall coordination.
Excellent organisation, accuracy and follow-through.
Confident speaking with families by phone and using electronic systems.
Understands privacy, confidentiality and professional role boundaries.
Culturally responsive and committed to equitable Pacific health outcomes.
Experience with MedTech Evolution, WCTO, B4SC or maternal and child health services, and Tongan or another Pacific language are highly desirable.
If interested please apply now or send your CV to elly.roberts@tonganhealth.com
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Make a measurable difference to Pacific health
Tongan Health Society is seeking a culturally responsive Registered Nurse to deliver community health services through Pacific churches and community settings. You will work closely with our Clinical Services Manager, HVAZ Coordinator and 14 HVAZ Churches to improve access, strengthen prevention and connect people with timely care.
The role
Deliver blood pressure, blood glucose, smoking and long-term condition screening within scope and protocol.
Provide individual and group health education and support healthier church and community environments.
Refer and actively support people to access general practice, national screening, Whānau Ora and social services.
Support breast, cervical and bowel screening participation and long-term condition self-management.
Maintain timely clinical records and contribute accurate service data and reporting.
You will bring
New Zealand Registered Nurse status and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
Community, primary care, population health or public health nursing experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in a Pacific language; Tongan is highly desirable.
Confidence engaging churches, community leaders, individuals and families.
Strong clinical judgement, documentation skills and a full New Zealand driver licence.
A recognised SME or DSME facilitator qualification, authorised vaccinator status and experience in Pacific community programmes are desirable.
If interested please apply now or send your CV to elly.roberts@tonganhealth.com
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