Welcome to Clutha Health First - Your Next Career Step Starts Here 

At Clutha Health First (CHF), we’re proud to be a vibrant, supportive, and community‑focused integrated health centre. Our unique rural setting brings together General Practice, Inpatient and Maternity services, a Primary Birthing Unit, Outpatient specialist care, Allied Health, Community Services, and onsite Laboratory and Radiology facilities—all working collaboratively under one roof to provide excellent care for our patients and our wider community.

Open Positions

Finance, Contracts & Payroll - Full Time - 40 hours per week 

Mō te tūranga | About the role:

Reporting to the CEO the position is a key role that will provide strategic and operational leadership across finance including financial compliance and systems, contract management and payroll.

To view the detailed position description, please click here.

Mōu ake | About you:

We are looking for a results-driven and collaborative finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and a pragmatic, direct hands-on approach. 

Key Responsibilities:

Supported by an Accounts Administrator, Quality and Risk Management, Human Resources and IT the position involves, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Financial Management and Reporting

• Prepare and deliver fit for purpose, timely, monthly departmental and consolidated financial management reports to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with operational managers on financial planning and KPI reporting.
• Provide insightful narrative monthly reporting on financial outcomes past and future.
• Liaise with the company’s external accountant in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports and the annual audit.
• Prepare the fortnightly payroll for a 24/7 workforce.
• Manage directly creditors and debtor processes, bank reconciliations, and tax requirements.
• Prepare and deliver financial budgeting and modelling, cost analysis and business cases.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, investments, and efficient use of resources.
• Standardise and improve financial processes, automation, and internal controls.

Leadership and Business Partnership

• Lead a small finance team, promoting a collaborative and accountable culture.
• Contribute to risk management, compliance, and strategic safeguarding.
• Manage company contracts and reporting.
• Participate in strategic planning, investment analysis, and commercial reviews.
• Support health, safety and compliance initiatives as part of broader business culture.
• Engage with the Board and Finance Risk and Audit Committee as required.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and procedures.
• Drive and comply legislative and reporting requirements impact on the business.
• Develop and uphold financial SOPs, particularly in asset, inventory, and cash-flow management.

Experience and Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or 3+ years’ experience in an accounting practice, or;
• 3+ years in financial or business management.

Kā mea whakaputa o mātou | What we offer:

Tono ināianei | Apply now:

We only accept online applications. Please click here to apply.

If you would like more information or to have a confidential chat, we welcome you to contact:

Gary Reed, Chief Executive Officer
gary.reed@chf.co.nz
03 419 0516                                

Casual Needs Assessor 

Mō te tūranga | About the role:

This a casual position to cover for staff leave within a rural Allied Health team.

We are looking for applicants with a range of generalist and specialist skills, and a genuine passion for working alongside clients in the inpatient and community settings, to provide needs assessment for older people with disability support needs.

This casual position, covering staff leave, will require you to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to meet service needs.

To view the detailed position description, please click here.

Mōu ake | About you:

You must be a registered Allied Health professional or registered nurse, with a current practising certificate. You must also be a fully qualified Needs Assessor and fully conversant with InterRAI.

Additionally, you will bring the following:

• A working knowledge of how health and disability issues impact on an older person’s ability to remain independent
• Demonstrate commitment, respect and an attitude of valuing older people.
• Ability to work with older people and their whanau in a community and or health setting to achieve the best outcomes for them
• Excellent interviewing, assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with other health professionals, clients and family members/whanau
• Understanding and knowledge of current support services and systems.
• Good networking skills.
• Ability to plan own workload so that priority tasks are carried out on time with a minimum of supervision
• Able to maintain a current New Zealand driver’s licence.

If this sounds like you, we welcome your application.

Kā mea whakaputa o mātou | What we offer:

CHF pays the equivalent of Health New Zealand rates and the salary for this role falls between Step 1 ($36.95 per hour) and Step 7 ($51.58 per hour) of the Need Assessor’s scale.

Tono ināianei | Apply now:

We only accept online applications. Please click here to apply.

Occupational Therapist - Casual 

This a casual position to cover for staff leave within a rural Allied Health team.

We are looking for applicants with a range of generalist and specialist skills, and a genuine passion for working alongside clients in the inpatient and community settings, to facilitate a smoother health journey. This casual position, covering staff leave, will require you to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to meet service needs.

To view the detailed position description, please click here.

Mōu ake | About you:

You will ideally have at least 12 months post-qualification experience, NZ registration in Occupational Therapy, and a current practising certificate.

Additionally, you will bring the following:

• Comprehensive clinical assessment and problem solving skills;
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, to develop positive interpersonal relationships, and work flexibly within the inter-disciplinary team, with a team player attitude;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to liaise effectively with health professionals both within the in-patient services and in the community;
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice;
• Effective time management, prioritisation and organisational skills;
• Full clean driver’s licence.

If this sounds like you, we welcome your application.

Kā mea whakaputa o mātou | What we offer:

CHF pays the equivalent of Health New Zealand rates and the salary for this role falls between Step 1 ($36.95 per hour) and Step 8 ($52.83 per hour) of the Occupational Therapist’s scale.

 Tono ināianei | Apply now:

We only accept online applications. Please click here to apply.

General Practitioner - Part or Full Time, Flexible Options Available

Mō te tūranga | About the role:

Clutha Health First is a community-owned rural hospital and integrated health centre and we’re looking for a passionate GP to join our friendly, supportive team. Whether you're after part-time or full-time work, we’re flexible and keen to hear from you!

To view the detailed position description, please click here.

Mō mātou | About us:

Why choose us:

• Diverse clinical work including opportunity to work in acute medicine in our Medical Assessment Unit
• Onsite radiology, lab, and ultrasound support
• 8,400 enrolled patients in a Health Care Home-accredited practice
• Collaborative, pro-equity environment supporting Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community
• We promote diversity and inclusiveness - you will be at home with us!
• Teaching opportunities with medical, nursing, midwifery, and allied health students
• Strong administrative, IT and Quality & Risk support services onsite
• Easy commute from Dunedin + free parking!

Kā mea whakaputa o mātou | What we offer:

• Competitive salary aligned with Health NZ or ASMS
• Support for subspecialty interests and professional development
• Relocation assistance, temporary housing and vehicle
• A warm, welcoming workplace where people love to work!

Ready for a rewarding rural lifestyle and career?

Visit www.cluthanz.com to learn more about living and working in the Clutha District.

Tono ināianei | Apply now:

We only accept online applications. Please click here to apply.

If you would like more information or to have a confidential chat, we welcome you to contact:

Nicky Vaughan, General Manager Clinical Services
Email: nicky.vaughan@chf.co.nz
Telephone:  027 365 9330

Living and Working in the Clutha District