Applying for Positions at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral

MidCentral requires ALL its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the first booster vaccination). We will not accept applications that do not meet this criteria.

Guide

This is a guide to Te Whatu Ora Health NZ - MidCentral's application process and provides applicants with advice about what information is required to be included in your application. 

Further information will be made available to shortlisted applicants. If an offer of employment is made, work cannot commence until these documents are sighted and other pre-employment processes have been completed. MidCentral reserves the right to withdraw any offer to the appointee if any adverse information arises out of the checks. 

Submitting your application

All applicants are required to complete an official form of application.

You can choose to submit your application via our online process, in which you complete the online form, attaching your CV and covering letter.
 
Please note that attachments (CV, letter etc) must be smaller than 8MB in size. If the attachment is larger than 8MB, please continue to fill in the application form without attaching your CV (add a blank document in its place), and then email your CV separately to Human Resources. In submitting your application, please include as much information as possible - either on the application form or in your CV.

The option to submit a covering letter is also available. Please include anything else you would like to tell us about yourself that you feel is relevant to the position you are applying for, eg voluntary work, personal interests or hobbies.

Interviews 

Once all applications have been considered, applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. Interviews are usually panel interviews, however for some senior positions a presentation may also be requested. Work assessments may be requested in administration areas. Shortlisted applicants will be advised of these details in an email/ letter confirming the interview. 

If shortlisted, you will be required to complete a Health Declaration and a Criminal Conduct and other information form. Appointments to some positions at MidCentral are also subject to a satisfactory police vet. Further details of the vetting requirements and copies/ links to the relevant forms will be included in the email/ letter confirming your interview details, but to enable you to be prepared for an interview please note the requirement to provide to the convenor of the panel: 

• Confirmation of identity – two forms of ID with at least one including a photo

• Evidence of NZ Citizenship, Residency or work permit

• Verification of qualifications considered by MDHB to be essential for the role

• Evidence of current Practising Certificate (health professionals only)

You may also be required to complete other forms as relevant: 

• Checklist and document return form for "children's workers" as per the Children's Act 2014

• Declaration of any loss or surrender of medical licence to practise or hospital suspensions

• Release of Liability

All unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email of the outcome of their application. If you post your application and would like your CV returned at the completion of the recruitment process please include a self addressed, stamped envelope with your application.

Successful Applicants 

If you are successful with your application and offered employment with MidCentral there are a number of forms and processes to be completed. To help facilitate the process and ensure you can access the appropriate systems on your first day, please read the following policies and complete the User Access and Declaration forms below and return to MidCentral:

• Declaration of Confidentiality

• Email Acceptable Use Policy

• Internet Acceptable Use Policy