Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Contribute to transforming the future of health in a rewarding management role
- 1FTE permanent
- Location: Te Tai Tokerau
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
As a Manager, Community and Whānau Wellbeing, you will lead teams of multi-skilled, varied health professionals that support the local delivery of public health nursing, health promotion and prevention programmes in a way of working that puts whānau at the centre and is aligned with and will deliver Pae Ora.
The role works alongside other leadership roles to deliver the organisational priorities of Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ, meeting performance requirements and to drive continuous improvement in processes and practices within the team. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Northern regional team.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. This role will lead teams of nurses, kaiawhina, health promoters and allied health professionals.
About you
As a Manager, Community and Whānau Wellbeing, you are an experienced leader with proven experience of building capability and lifting performance of a multi-disciplinary team/unit. You will be able to deliver on programmes of work in a complex environment and be involved in developing and implementing effective group strategies.
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum three years working at a senior leadership level.
- Has proven experience in Public Health leadership and / or nursing leadership and leading Māori and/or Pacific teams.
- Proven relationships throughout Tai Tokerau with iwi/hapū and Pacific communities and leaders.
- Minimum 5 years in varied environments with responsibilities for achieving equitable health outcomes and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Successful experience creating a team culture in which people proactively try innovative approaches, learn, develop and find ways to continuously improve in their area of expertise and strive to improve health equity.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now”. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday, 13 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.