General Manager Mental Health Addictions and Intellectual DisabilityLocation: Dunedin or InvercargillSalary: NZD 150,000 - 200,000Type: Permanent full timeAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced leader to be our next General Manager for Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability (MHAID).
Reporting to our Executive Director MHAID, this broad role leads a team of multidisciplinary leaders, service managers, and specialists across our geographically and demographically diverse region.
This is a tangible opportunity to make a real difference in key areas of health service design and delivery.About the Team/Service/LocationTe Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.
We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youYou will be a credible and experienced senior leader who knows what great looks like.
You bring an absolute commitment to lifting capability and performance in key areas for the improved outcomes of patients and whanau in our Mental Health Services and supporting the wellbeing of our staff.
You demonstrate positive leadership, sound judgment, and decision-making at all times, and will always lead by example and work side by side with your stakeholders and colleagues in direction setting, system, and service development.Minimum RequirementsDemonstrate high levels of strategic and operational leadership and intellectual bandwidth.Are known as a resilient and visionary leader among your peers.Have a track record of ownership and accountability in programme and change management, and quality improvement.Know how to get the best from dispersed teams and manage through others.Bring drive and tenacity for performance excellence and improved measurable results.Have strong financial acumen, including the ability to build strong business cases based on evidence and analysis and manage a large operational budget.Are an exemplary relationship builder with a positive, solutions-oriented outlook.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.While not essential, experience in mental health or a health-related discipline would be beneficial.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 26 January 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at ****** note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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