Here at Fertility Associates, patients receive the latest options from top clinicians committed to providing the very best care through our network of clinics across Aotearoa New Zealand, for both private and publicly-funded treatment.
Throughout our 36 years, we have brought over 29,000 babies into the world with our commitment to delivering quality solutions, strong customer ethos, and excellent patient outcomes. Our team culture encourages collaboration and support, with all team members working towards common goals.
Our values of Care | Tiaki, Responsiveness | Te Whakautu, and Excellence | Kairangi are the starting point for all of our actions as we aspire to provide the best care for patients of all backgrounds, and to be an inclusive and equitable workplace for all.
Why choose Fertility Associates?
A fertility journey is a significant experience for patients, often something they will always remember. Our staff make a difference in the lives of others through caring, kindness and empathy, helping them towards becoming parents. Influencing that patient experience is what makes our jobs rewarding.
If that sounds like something you’d like to do, get in touch. Join us!
We offer 5 weeks annual leave, free car parking, a discretionary bonus scheme, a slowdown period over Christmas, and an extra day off for your birthday! Importantly, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people.
The Role
Our counsellors provide counselling, guidance, therapy and education for individuals and couples experiencing fertility issues. Counsellors are an important part of the clinical team supporting FA patients through treatment.
Based in our Christchurch clinic, the counsellor will take virtual appointments for our clinic in Dunedin (3-4 per week), as well as any appointments for Christchurch patients as needed.
This role is part time,
16 hours per week
on
Wednesdays and Fridays . Key Responsibilities Organise, promote, and deliver a professional, independent counselling service to those involved in assisted reproductive treatments. Use therapeutic modalities consistent with health intervention and support. Work closely with the medical team to ensure clinical work and administration of the service are maintained to the highest standard and according to applicable professional standards, codes of practice and relevant governing bodies. Provide the highest level of support to patients. Skills and Experience, and Our Ideal Candidate A social worker, health or clinical psychologist registered (or eligible for registration) to practice in New Zealand, or a counsellor with professional membership in New Zealand who holds a Masters degree in counselling. The candidate must have at least a 4-year tertiary academic qualification from a recognised institution to be eligible for full ANZICA membership following training and supervision within the team. Have a keen interest in assisted reproductive technology. Any knowledge about current relevant legislation would be seen as an asset. Will be skilled in keeping accurate patient records, working with online medical IT and office systems, and in writing formal reports. Are able to manage own caseload and be able to work independently and within a team of multi-disciplinary professionals in a medical setting. Ideally, you will have a passion for our very special area of medicine. If you’d like to influence the patient experience, where people often become parents, please get in touch. We will be processing applications as they are received. Note we will only consider candidates that have NZ residency or a current valid work visa.
Please do not apply for the role if you are unable to fulfil this requirement. We value the breadth of knowledge and experience a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and strive to be an inclusive team where everyone feels welcome and appreciated. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, ability, and religion to apply.
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16 hours per week
on
Wednesdays and Fridays . Key Responsibilities Organise, promote, and deliver a professional, independent counselling service to those involved in assisted reproductive treatments. Use therapeutic modalities consistent with health intervention and support. Work closely with the medical team to ensure clinical work and administration of the service are maintained to the highest standard and according to applicable professional standards, codes of practice and relevant governing bodies. Provide the highest level of support to patients. Skills and Experience, and Our Ideal Candidate A social worker, health or clinical psychologist registered (or eligible for registration) to practice in New Zealand, or a counsellor with professional membership in New Zealand who holds a Masters degree in counselling. The candidate must have at least a 4-year tertiary academic qualification from a recognised institution to be eligible for full ANZICA membership following training and supervision within the team. Have a keen interest in assisted reproductive technology. Any knowledge about current relevant legislation would be seen as an asset. Will be skilled in keeping accurate patient records, working with online medical IT and office systems, and in writing formal reports. Are able to manage own caseload and be able to work independently and within a team of multi-disciplinary professionals in a medical setting. Ideally, you will have a passion for our very special area of medicine. If you’d like to influence the patient experience, where people often become parents, please get in touch. We will be processing applications as they are received. Note we will only consider candidates that have NZ residency or a current valid work visa.
Please do not apply for the role if you are unable to fulfil this requirement. We value the breadth of knowledge and experience a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and strive to be an inclusive team where everyone feels welcome and appreciated. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, ability, and religion to apply.
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