Health Consultant - Christchurch

About the role:

Due to growth in the South Island region, we have an exciting new opportunity for an outstanding professional to join us in the role of Health Consultant based in Christchurch. In this supported yet highly autonomous role, you will deliver training programs (first aid, CPR, mental health etc), as well as health screening services across the region (and you may be required to work outside the region to provide cover for other regions).

You will be working a guaranteed minimum of 80 hours per fortnight and flexibility in work hours is essential. Travel to and from client sites is a key component of the role and you may be required to work up to two Saturdays a month. Early starts and late finishes are at times necessary to meet client needs and you may have to stay overnight when travelling longer distances.

You will be allocated a company vehicle for work purposes which you take home each night as well as the usual '"tools of the trade" including a mobile phone, tablet/laptop, and all required equipment.

You must be highly organised and keep to time to ensure the client receives the highest level of service and be able to maintain accurate documentation and data management to ensure we meet our NZQA and client requirements.

Our team comprises health professionals from various disciplines: Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Exercise Physiologists, Paramedics, overseas Dentists, recent health science graduates and more!

For more information, email Sharon McDonald, HR Manager - sharon.mcdonald@lifecare.co.nz or call 0274036323 to have a confidential chat.

To be considered you will have:

• A relevant health related tertiary qualification e.g. health science, paramedicine, nursing etc
• A first aid certificate
• Relevant experience in health and/or health education (although we are open to recent graduates with a health-related tertiary qualification)
• The right to work in New Zealand now
• A current New Zealand Driver's Licence
• The flexibility to travel, work Saturdays, do early starts and late finishes and stay overnight from time to time
• A passion for people and preventative health care
• The ability to deliver health education in a manner that is engaging and interactive
• A high level of organisational ability with attention to detail
• The ability to manage pressure and tight deadlines

Benefits:

• Extensive ongoing training and achievement of unit standards/qualifications
• Company vehicle (for work use), mobile phone, laptop and other tools of the trade
• An annual salary of $65,000 + overtime at time and a half after 40 hours worked
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff discounts, and an annual wellness benefit
• A positive, fun, and passionate work environment where we want our people to thrive through support and development

About the Company:

Life Care Consultants provides first aid training and health screening services to clients across New Zealand. We started for one simple reason, to make a difference in people’s lives. Go to www.lifecareconsultants.co.nz or view us on LinkedIn for our latest news.

At Life Care Consultants, Attitude is Everything – Positive, Fun, and Passionate with one simple purpose: to improve Kiwis’ well-being, safety, and health in every way we can.

You will work within a friendly, high-performance culture focused on our people and their development.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO HAVE THE IMMEDIATE RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND WILL BE CONSIDERED AND RESPONDED TO.