Senior Moving and Handling Educator - part-time 0.5 FTE
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Part-time (0.5FTE)
- Collaborative and stable team
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is the largest District in New Zealand providing services to a population of more than 650,000 and employing more than 8,000 people. Our organisation values and promise statement – Best Care for Everyone - serve to inspire us to continuously improve to provide the best care possible to each and every person and their family.
This important role of Senior Educator in our Moving and Handling Team is a part-time (0.5 FTE) permanent role; reporting to our Moving and Handling Programme Manager you will be part of the wider Organisational Development Team (Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services at the moment?). The role has a diverse range of responsibilities across clinical and non-clinical areas for our District. You will have the opportunity to lead, transform and contribute to our Moving and Handling Programme. The Moving and Handling team are dedicated to developing Moving and Handling practise and knowledge throughout the organisation and beyond. You will work with a fantastic group of people who share your professional interests. You will be based at North Shore Hospital but will also be required work at Waitakere Hospital and other satellite sites.
About your experience:
- You are an experienced facilitator of face-to-face learning
- You are experienced with Moving Handling practise and knowledge preferably in a Health-based environment
- You have high level people capability skills and emotional intelligence
- You understand adult learning and blended approaches
- You know how to connect into and navigate a large organisation
- You can work with the detail, and also take a strategic view of the work
- You are highly creative and invested in great learning experiences
About you:
- You’re a team player and enjoy working with others
- You are an awesome communicator, both verbal and written
- You have strong organisational skills
- You are customer/stakeholder focused and friendly
- You are self-motivated, creative and action orientated.
Working at 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 our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” If you have any questions about the role, please contact Glenn Bratton, Recruitment Manager on 027 458 1600
Closing date: 17 July 2025