Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Manager
- Health New Zealand - South Canterbury, Timaru Hospital
- Permanent Full Time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned RMO Manager, to join the Clinical Services and Clinical Medical Officer Teams. Reporting to General Director of Operations , this role is instrumental to supporting RMO - s in their delivery of patient care that is customer driven, safety conscious and supports the needs of the local community.
This role is involved with the recruitment and selection of RMO staff and supports newly qualified staff and those on training programs. Day to day work includes, general HR support, CME planning, rostering and oversight of the operational budget for the service.
About you
The ideal person will have experience with this type of role and have a natural ability to build relationships with a range of people and be customer service orientated. This is a fast-paced role with regular staff changes and therefore the successful person needs experience maintaining advisory/business partner support.
Other factors that will contribute to success in this role includes;
- Understanding the principles of MECA - s and associated legislative requirements
- Including leave and payroll execution
- Medical council requirements
- Able to work with autonomy and prioritise work
- Well-honed communication style and solid experience with a range of IT systems and the Microsoft suite of tools
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
Please apply for this vacancy online directly via our careers portal at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz
If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.
Close Date: 20 June 2025
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert on 20 June. The role may close early if a suitable applicant is found before the close.