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Associate Genetic Counsellor

4 months ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland Full time

Work withNew Zealand's leading public hospital and make a difference to the health ofAuckland:


  • Excellent opportunity to utilise and develop your skills:
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9 month fixed term position:


  • Central Auckland location

Te whiwhinga mahi| The Opportunity


Genetic Health Service NZ - Northern Hub is part of Te Pūriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service, based at Auckland City Hospital, is one of three Hubs of the national genetic service.

The Northern Hub provides Genetic care for the region covering Tarawhiti to Northland. The core team consists of 5 Geneticists and 8 Genetic Counsellors.


The service provides prenatal, general and cancer genetic counselling care through education, information and support to individuals, families/Whānau and other agencies.

As part of our multidisciplinary team you'll manage a caseload of general and cancer cases. You will be responsible for providing coordinated, efficient and quality genetic counselling service to patients and Whānau.

Some key accountabilities, dependant on experience, include:

  • Determine the patients understanding of referral and give information on genetic mechanisms
  • Record family pedigrees clearly and legibly.
  • Participate in intake phone calls with patients
  • Gather clinical information, family consent and laboratory information as required by Geneticists and Senior Genetic Counsellors.
  • Accurately elicit the questions/advice by the patient and by the referrer.
  • Accurately prepare clinical letters, documenting issues, outcomes and recommendations arising from the consultation. Ability to refer to other specialties where needed.
  • Organise genetic testing
  • Obtain documentation to confirm family history or diagnosis details where necessary. Obtain informed consent for genetic testing/release of information to
- ensure patients and/or family agree with proposed management where necessary

For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see theposition description

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
To be successful in this role you will have

  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
  • Master in Genetic Counselling
  • MHGSA or eligible to join the Australian Society of Genetic Counsellors register

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand.

Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children's Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part ofTe Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's National Health Service.

Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and nationallevels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care.

We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand.

We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here


Auckland City Hospital is based in the heart of Auckland, voted as one of the best cities to live in the world The city is set in a pristine marine-based environment with a temperate climate.

It has a vibrant mixture of lifestyles and cultures and offers easy access to stunning and diverse scenery and a wonderful range of outdoor pursuits.

With its beautiful countryside and dynamic metropolitan centres, New Zealand offers something for everyone.

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland

You will also enjoy:

  • Comprehensive and wellstructured orientation programme
  • A fast paced, unique and rewarding work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction and is always interesting
  • An opportunity to grow both as a person and as an administrative professional while working with a very friendly team.
  • Continuous improvement and development opportunities
  • A great team environment and supportive work culture
  • Subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym
  • Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test
For more information on what we offer,please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply


This is a great opportunity for you to come and experience the kiwi lifestyle and hospitality, whether that be living permanently or coming for an extended 'visit'.

We would love to hear from you to discuss this opportunity with you.

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