Genetic Counsellor

**_Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District_**

**Location**: Wellington Hospital

**Service**: Genetic Health Service NZ (Central Hub)

**Contract**: Full time, up to 12 month fixed term to cover parental leave

**Salary**: $71,034 to $92, 543 depending on experience

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

We are seeking a Genetic Counsellor for a 12 month contract to cover parental leave. As part of our team you will help deliver genetic counselling services to the Central region of New Zealand. This is a general genetic service, with all genetic counsellors cross-trained to be able to see a wide range of genetic conditions in a range of settings including diagnostic, predictive and prenatal counselling. We deliver local, telehealth and outreach clinics to the central region of New Zealand. Professional supervision is provided, and if required the team will support an Associate Genetic Counsellor to work towards certification.

**Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team**

The Genetic Health Service New Zealand (GHSNZ) is a national clinical genetics service. There are two DHB providers (ADHB & CCDHB) operating out of 3 clinical hubs; Northern (Auckland), Central (Wellington) and South Island (Christchurch).This role is based in the Central Hub. You will work closely with a small team and supportive team of genetic counsellors and Consultant Geneticists and have regular contact with the national GHSNZ team and the Wellington Regional Genetic Laboratory.

**Moū - About you**

**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:
Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply**

Your safety and that of our patients is important to us. It is our expectation that you will be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, having received two doses of an approved COVID 19 vaccination.

**_ Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai_**

**_ By joining together we will succeed_