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Genetic Counsellor

3 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Be part of a supportive, collaborative team making a real impact in genetic health.**:

- **Contribute to service development and work with innovative health solutions.**:

- **Help shape the future of genetic counselling while providing critical support to patients and families.**
- **Fixed term position until November 2025**

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

We are seeking a FHGSAGenetic Counsellor or Associate Genetic Counsellor to join our dedicated team. This role involves providing genetic counselling across prenatal, general, and cancer genetics, offering crucial support to families/Whānau.

As part of our multidisciplinary team you'll manage a caseload of prenatal, 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**:

- Provide expert genetic counselling by assessing family and medical history and identifying genetic risks.
- Work closely with patients and families, addressing their unique needs and providing clear, empathetic communication.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Participate in service development and assist in supervising Associate Genetic Counsellors and students.
- Actively contribute to quality improvement and professional development within the service.

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 communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and compassionate manner.
- Master in Genetic Counselling
- MHGSA or eligible to join Human Genetics Society of Australasia register
- Committed to biculturalism and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.
- Strong team player with a high level of self-awareness and professional standards.

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

We are Health New Zealand 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 ofHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s National Health Service. Health New Zealand 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**

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 well-structured 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**

**Kindly note that we require the applicant to possess valid working Visa/ NZ Residency or Citizenship for being successful in the role.