We pride ourselves on being a rewarding place to work, small enough to get to know everyone, but big enough to develop, challenge and diversify your career in a supported rural community. There are many opportunities to enhance, support and broaden your career in our healthcare setting, and at the same time you will have a positive impact on our patients and the wider community and region. 

We can offer you:

• An integrated facility that encompasses General Practice, 14 Inpatient Medical and Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation beds, 3 Maternity beds plus a Primary Birthing Unit, Medical Assessment Unit, Community District Nursing, a large Allied Health Team, Outpatient Specialist Services and LMC care, all supported by our administrative and ancillary teams.
• Onsite Radiology, Laboratory, Mental Health and Public Health services.
• Great collegial relationships between all of our services, with an entire interdisciplinary team at your fingertips to provide patient-centred care efficiently.
• A facility that is well equipped with modern technology, equipment and systems that will enhance your working day.
• A centrally located facility, in the heart of Balclutha with free parking and only an hour from Dunedin City, making it easy if you choose to commute.
• Generous education allowances and annual leave entitlements.
• A comprehensive inhouse training programme and we encourage and support professional development opportunities for your role.
• Salaries that are comparable with our Health NZ colleagues.
• Immigration New Zealand employer accreditation and support.

The Clutha region and surrounds is a fabulous location in the South Island where you can achieve a great work/life balance. With stunning scenery, vibrant thriving communities, plentiful recreation activities and plenty of space where life can be at a slower southern pace if you choose.

We welcome you to come and join our team. View our current vacancies below.

Open Positions

Family Relationship Counsellor - 1 day per week (12 months, Fixed Term)

Mō te tūranga | About the role:

We are seeking expressions of interest from a suitably qualified and experienced Counsellor/Clinical Psychologist to provide a whanau/family relationship counselling to the residents of South Otago.

This is a pilot scheme and is anticipated to equate to approximately 3-4 families/couples per week starting 1 July 2024 and completing 30 June 2025.

Although the scope may broaden, initial outcomes of this pilot will be provision of mental and emotional support for developing and strengthening healthy whanau/family relationships including:

• Building stronger, positive relationships.
• Assistance with communication strategies.
• Assistance with conflict management.
• Managing grief and change.

Consultations will be accommodated in the hospitals private and standalone Chapel.

Mō mātou | About us:

Clutha Health First is an integrated health centre incorporating GP, Inpatient ward, Maternity ward with birthing unit, Outpatient specialist services and a wide variety of community based and allied health services. We have onsite laboratory and radiology service for the convenience of our patients, and staff.  Our services onsite all work collaboratively to deliver care and support for our patients, our staff and our community. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across our staff and services and as such we welcome and encourage applications from all people, including all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, sexual orientation, and disability. We are a pro-equity organisation particularly for our Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

All our staff and teams are well supported with a strong administration personnel as well as having Human Resources, Finance, IT, Maintenance and Quality & Risk personnel onsite, at your fingertips.

If you choose to commute, Balclutha is an easy one-hour drive from Dunedin. Being centrally located, there is free carparking and it’s just a very brief walk to café’s, shops and local services for your convenience.

Clutha Health First is a friendly environment where people love coming to work.

For further detailed information on living and working in the Clutha District, including what our wider area offers as well as information on recreational activities, schooling and services please visit www.cluthanz.com 

Kā mea whakaputa o mātou | What we offer:

• 12 Month Fixed Term contract as an Independent Contractor.
• Remuneration $140/hr plus GST claimable by monthly invoicing.
• Day of work negotiable as well as negotiated travel (if any) at prevailing IRD Rate.

Tono ināianei | Apply now:

Please submit your expression of interest comprising your CV and a covering letter to
Nicky Vaughan, General Manager Clinical Services nicky.vaughan@chf.co.nz.

If you would like more information or to have a confidential chat, we welcome you to contact
Nicky Vaughan, General Manager Clinical Services nicky.vaughan@chf.co.nz or alternatively 027 365 9330.

General Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner - Negotiable Permanent or Fixed Term Opportunities

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity: 

We have permanent or fixed term opportunities available for a GP or Nurse Practitioner who enjoys clinical variety and has a strong focus on patient quality, ideally working 8 to 10 sessions per week (but sessions are negotiable) in our rural practice. Not only is the work interesting and varied, but your work / life balance is seen as a must!  

In addition to providing General Practice care, sub-specialty interests of your choice are welcome and encouraged. We currently have specialised clinics for fractures, minor surgery, and joint injection. We facilitate fortnightly time protected CME, peer review sessions and team meetings, strengthening your clinical support.

Come and join a fabulous team of GPs and Nurse Practitioners, Nursing and Administrative staff.

Mō mātou | About us:

Our general practice has 8,400 enrolled patients, is Foundation standards accredited, and has completed the Health Care Home programme. The practice is part of an integrated health centre incorporating GP, Inpatient ward, Maternity ward with birthing unit, Outpatient specialist services and a wide variety of community based and allied health services. We have onsite laboratory and radiology service for the convenience of our patients, and staff.  Our services onsite all work collaboratively to deliver care to our patients, whanau and community. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across our staff and services and as such we welcome and encourage applications from all people, including all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, sexual orientation, and disability. We are a pro-equity organisation particularly for our Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

All our staff and teams are well supported with a strong administration personnel as well as having Human Resources, Finance, IT, Maintenance and Quality & Risk personnel onsite, at your fingertips.

If you choose to commute, Balclutha is an easy one-hour drive from Dunedin. Being centrally located, there is free carparking and it’s just a very brief walk to café’s, shops and local services for your convenience.

Clutha Health First is a friendly environment where people love coming to work.

For further detailed information on living and working in the Clutha District, including what our wider area offers as well as information on recreational activities, schooling and services please visit www.cluthanz.com 

Kā mea whakaputa o mātou | What we offer:

• A salary range aligned with Health NZ or ASMS.
• Excellent staff engagement as evidenced by an independently produced survey report – you would be working alongside a highly engaged workforce.
• Assistance and encouragement with the pursuit of a subspecialty interest.
• A Model of Care that’s further enhanced by integrated services onsite, at your fingertips.
• Fully supported orientation programme enabling a smooth transition into your work here at Clutha Health First.
• Provision and support with a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities, no matter your role. We want to empower you to build a long-term career.
• Advanced training for clinical services and staff enabling top of scope practice and skills development.
• Provision of a temporary leased family home and vehicle; relocation assistance costs can be discussed upon application.

Tono ināianei | Apply now:

We only accept online applications. Please click here to submit your application.

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 or 03 419 0502

Living and Working in the Clutha District

Balclutha, located on the banks of the Clutha River, is an easy one-hour drive from Dunedin and 20 minutes from the Catlins coastline. The South Otago area offers a broad range of outdoor, sporting and recreational opportunities with easy access to beaches and rivers.

The Clutha District offers a relaxed lifestyle, friendly people and supportive smaller communities with strong educational facilities and lower cost living which all combine to deliver the work life balance you could be looking for to experience an increased quality of life. 

Going inland, we are three hours' drive from Central Otago (Queenstown, Wanaka) where there are wineries, beautiful lakes for water sports in the summer and mountains for skiing in the winter. 

Discover more about living and working in the Clutha District; visit www.cluthanz.com