At Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley we employ staff in over 35 different allied health, scientific and technical (AHST) professions who work in our hospitals and communities. We work with people at all stages of life, from newborns to older adults, and across the full range of health and disability services.

Professional Support and Development Opportunities for AHST Professionals

Programmes in place to support and develop our allied health, scientific and technical professionals include:

  • Clinical and professional supervision for professionals and assistants
  • New graduate programme
  • Preceptor training
  • New Entry to Specialist Practice (NESP) for occupational therapists and social workers new to mental health
  • Robust annual review process
  • A range of options for our Pacific professionals including email group, fonos, Pasifika Peer Talanoa and cultural supervision
  • Quarterly Allied Professions Education Forum
  • Research Network
  • Advanced and Expert Learning Network
  • Mature career frameworks for some professions, with well-established designated roles
  • Well established Care Capacity Demand Management programme
  • Inter-Professional Practice Framework and Toolkit
  • Cultural development resources
  • Professional development funds and
  • Clinical assurance frameworks for most professions

For those considering a career as an allied health, scientific and technical professional we have created an AHST Careers Booklet

AHST Career Booklet [PDF, 2.5 MB]

To find out more about our training or working as an allied health, scientific and technical professional at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, please contact us on ChiefAlliedProfessionsOfficerCCDHB@ccdhb.or.nz

Cultural Support for Pacific Allied Professionals

We offer a variety of cultural support options for our Pacific Allied Professionals, including:

Meet the Allied Professions Lead for Pacific Peoples Health

Meet the Allied Professions Lead for Pacific Peoples Health

For Pacific allied professionals new to working at Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley, this is an opportunity to join the Allied Professions Lead for Pacific Peoples Health for a 30 to 45 minute session. During this time you will learn more about the cultural supports available to you within the district, discover national networks, such as the Pacific Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand (external link) (PAHAnz) group, and gain insight into the Pacific Health services available that can assist Pacific patients and their aiga (family) during their in-patient stay and upon discharge if required.

Pacific Allied Professionals email group

Pacific Allied Professionals email group

An email group for Pacific allied professionals working at Capital Coast and Hutt Valley to stay updated on important Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora news. You'll receive information about district, regional and national professional development opportunities, scholarships related to the Pacific community, local openings in allied professions and health care assistant roles to share with your networks. Additionally, you'll be informed about leadership opportunities for career advancement.

Pacific Allied Professionals Talanoa / Fonos

Pacific Allied Professionals Talanoa / Fonos

Every quarter (every three months) we hold an in-person gathering for all Pacific allied professionals at one of the hospital sites: Kenepuru, Wellington Regional or Hutt Hospital. To maximise participation, we have made these sessions available on Microsoft Teams also. These gatherings provide a valuable opportunity to meet other Pacific allied professionals and staff members, talanoa and build connections.