Assistant Health Centre Manager - Otago Corrections Facility

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Assistant Health Centre Manager - Otago Corrections Facility near Milton
• Combine your passion for empowering others – pass on your knowledge and make a difference.
• Enjoy an environment where no two days are the same.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

We are seeking a motivated leader to support the Health Centre Manager in overseeing daily coordination, staff management, and the provision of on-site health services.   The team consists of both clinical and non-clinical staff where you will thrive working in a complex and challenging environment.

The Health Services Team deals with a broad range of general and mental health issues, respond to emergencies, consult with external health services and undertake health education for this high health needs population.  Working collaboratively with Doctors, Allied Health professionals, external agencies, and other Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) staff you will promote a philosophy of care within the prison which ensures the delivery of quality primary health services to those in our management. The ability to form new relationships is vital in this role.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

Join our team if you are a health professional with a current annual practicing certificate as a Registered Nurse and who embodies our Kaupapa.  Show us in writing how you meet these key requirements:

You've worked in primary/community, secondary, or tertiary health settings, gaining valuable experience with acute and complex health issues.  You grasp the professional, ethical, and legislative aspects of health service care, especially in a prison context.

Your skills in literacy, fiscal management, leadership, and management are top-notch. You can showcase your business savvy in a healthcare environment. If selected, you'll become part of a driven team committed to integrating a Kaupapa Māori model of care into health services.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

Starting salary step 1 $125,985 to step 6 $146,297. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau. 

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

Applications close on: Thursday 3rd October 2024

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at  careers@corrections.govt.nz.