FAQs
To help you get to know us better, we've put together a list of questions and answers commonly asked by potential employees. We hope they will be useful to you.
How do I apply for a Wairarapa DHB position?
You can review our current vacancies on-line, and apply on-line, by fax or by mail. If there is no current vacancy that fits your profile, you are invited to send us your CV, so that we can notify you if a suitable vacancy arises.
As a new graduate, how can I apply for a position with Wairarapa DHB?
New graduates are able to apply for a position following the same process outlined in the previous question.
May I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes, we encourage you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified for.
Should I email, fax or mail you a copy of my resume and cover letter, even if I have applied online?
No. Once you have submitted an online application, you don't need to contact Wairarapa DHB to provide additional information unless you are specifically requested to do so. All the information required to consider your application is contained in your profile and the online application itself.
Will you contact me about the progress of my application?
When your application is received, you will be sent an acknowledgement. If a hiring manager decides that your skills match the needs of the position, you'll be contacted for further screening and consideration.
Why don't you show pay ranges for your positions?
Salaries are based on the depth and length of work experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, and other evaluated skill sets for the position. The compensation package is only quoted after confirmation of the above components.
Can Wairarapa DHB Employment notify me of future open positions, as they become available?
Yes. By checking the box, you provide Wairarapa DHB with permission to notify you every time a position is posted that meet the requirements you described in your application.
What happens to my application once a position I've applied for is filled?
Our HR team stores candidate information, so we can meet future employment needs. Once a position is filled, the information about candidates who are not chosen for the position is retained. If your skills match those that a future recruiter is searching for, they will have the opportunity to view your application.
What about the confidentiality of my application information?
Your information is private and is not shared with anyone outside Wairarapa DHB. It is only used for employment purposes.
As an internal employee, who will see the information I submit?
Your information is private and is not shared with anyone outside Wairarapa DHB. Human Resources will have access to the information. It will be provided to the Hiring Manager if you are considered a suitable candidate. If you have not applied for a particular position that you are considered suitable for we will contact you prior to allowing the Hiring Manager access to your information.