Practice Partner

Practice Partner

Location : Dunedin

About WellSouth

WellSouth Primary Health Network is the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) for the Southern region, supporting general practices and community providers to deliver equitable, high-quality primary health care.

We are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, promoting health equity, and enabling better outcomes for all people across Otago and Southland.

Why Join Us

At WellSouth, you will be part of a passionate and collaborative organisation that makes a genuine impact on the lives of our communities.

Our vision of 'The Best Health Care and Wellbeing for our Southern Communities' is embedded in everything we do.

A supportive work environment focused on wellbeing and development.

Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, with values grounded in whanau-centred care and equity.

Five weeks' annual leave after two years of service.

Flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher, and a paid day off on your birthday.

Competitive remuneration and an organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

Position Purpose – Ko te aronga o te turaka

WellSouth's most important relationships are with general practices — the foundation of primary care delivery.

The Practice Partner serves as the strategic and operational connector between WellSouth and its network of general practices, ensuring practices are well supported to deliver sustainable, equitable, and high-quality care.

The Practice Partner delivers responsive, high-quality, and locally tailored support to general practices across the Southern region.

The role ensures that practices are well-positioned to implement new models of care, meet national targets, and achieve our equitable outcomes.

Acting as the WellSouth lead for practices on the basis of partnership.

Partnering with practices in the effective delivery of models of care, system initiatives, and clinical programmes that support practices' clinical and financial viability.

Supporting effective integration between general practice and WellSouth teams.

Championing practice insights to inform WellSouth decision-making.

Contributing to resolving operational barriers affecting practice performance and outcomes.

You will be working collaboratively with our Integration Director and Senior Leadership Team.

Position Objectives – Nga whainga o te turaka

Act as the WellSouth lead for practices on the basis of partnership.

Partner with practices in the effective delivery of models of care, system initiatives, and clinical programmes that support practices' clinical and financial viability.

Support effective integration between general practice and WellSouth teams.

Champion practice insights to inform WellSouth decision-making.

Contribute to resolving operational barriers affecting practice performance and outcomes.

Our Values – To Matou Uara

He mana to te whanau – Whanau Centred

Tokeke – Equitable

Manawa whakaute – Respectful

Pono – Transparent

These values guide how we engage with practices, colleagues, and communities — ensuring that our work upholds mana, promotes equity, and supports the aspirations of those we serve.

Application Details

Application must include a cover letter outlining your interest in the role; and a current CV.

A cover letter outlining your interest in the role; and

A current CV.

Closing date : 12 November

WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer, committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace.

We particularly welcome applications from Maori, Pacific, and people with lived experience of the communities we serve.

WellSouth is a smokefree workplace and supports the Government's vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa

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