Behaviour Specialists and Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs) come from backgrounds such as social work, occupational therapy, psychology, and other related fields. They work directly with patients in primary care or community settings.
APEX negotiates collective agreements covering behaviour specialists and HIPs at Explore and in Primary Health Organizations (PHOs).
WellSouth HIPs Strike 2025
Primary care mental health professionals at WellSouth Primary Healthcare Organisation in Otago/Southland are on strike for 7 days after receiving an insulting 1% pay offer. Find more information below.
Media
- Mental health staff strike starts today – (27 November 2025) – The Southland Times
- Health industry professionals to strike over pay offer (27 November 2025) – The Otago Daily Times
Press Release
Behaviour Specialists & HIPs - Delegates:
| Name | Location | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Mitchell | Canterbury | Healthcare NZ |
| Karen Cornell | Tauranga | Healthcare NZ |
| Becky Stone | Whangārei | Healthcare NZ |
| Katherine Ivanov | Auckland | Healthcare NZ |
| Rohana Weaver | Dunedin | Wellsouth |
| Natalie Clark | Dunedin | Wellsouth |