A lot can be said for a cup of coffee at conference. That in-person connection is what seeded a successful outcome for Tui Ora and a Danish Doctor, a pairing that’s making them Good Together.
Clinical Director Bern Leuthart and Tui Ora New Plymouth put a lot of thought into attracting the right people to their practice. They developed an impressive employee value proposition that involved their staff and showcases the clinical, cultural and social environment that prospective team members can look forward to embracing.
Recognising that making good connections is more than whether someone can do a job, their approach is very holistic. That alignment of values made involving Good Together in the process a natural step.
“Moana had the enthusiasm and engagement that I liked. She’d looked at the material we produced and had done her homework before introducing Katrine.”
Bern says Katrine was well-prepared for conversations, making discussions with the practice smooth and productive. By focusing on cultural alignment, clinical readiness, and doctor wellbeing, Good Together created confidence on both sides before the first interview even happened.
In their experience, the recruitment process was seamless. Out of four other offers, Katrine chose Tui Ora, recognising the alignment between her values and their purpose. From the initial powhiri with her family, to the strong induction programme and ongoing mentorship, Katrine is ensconced in the team. Her curiosity and initiative have already led to meaningful contributions – introducing new clinical practices, sharing expertise from her international experience, and building trust with patients and whānau.
For Tui Ora, the stress of recruitment was reduced, and the investment in a well-matched doctor has paid dividends in both clinic performance and community wellbeing. And the process, from that conference coffee to Katrine starting work, took less than a year.
“We’re grateful that Good Together – true to the name – actually thought about the fit. They didn’t just present anyone. They put forward Katrine, and she’s been fantastic. We could feel confident that some filtering had happened, and that made the process easy and reassuring. Working with Good Together felt like having an extension of our team.”
Seems the quiet power of the flat white can’t be underestimated.
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