Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Group Manager, Localities role Flexible working supported to balance your workplace and lifestyle Location : Central Permanent, full-time opportunity Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it Te whiwhinga mahi The Opportunity The Pae Ora legislation gives us the mandate and opportunity to create a system of commissioning that has the needs of whanau and communities at its heart. In this new model, we are not commissioners' holding the power. We are Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners and allies, we are listeners of diverse voices, we are holders of the space for communities and whanau to lead. We are a team of teams who live within and reflect the communities we serve. We are responsible for designing community-based systems of care, agreeing health and wellbeing plans, executing those plans, and monitoring outcomes which then feed into the design process. We work in partnership with our Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora colleagues to shape system-wide public health services across the motu. Localities and locality planning are a new feature of the reformed health system and will play an important role in the primary and community healthcare, the wider health system, and in social sector integration. The Group Manager, Localities leads the team (in partnership with Te Aka Whai Ora) responsible for the effective design and implementation of localities, partnering with IMPBs, health providers, wider social sector funders and providers, local government, and communities. Mou About you You're a Senior Leader that brings with you 10+ years of experience of leading system and service design. You are known how to engage with communities and stakeholders to successfully role out services, and have experience with funding models and service frameworks You have a natural talent for providing strategic direction, while also guiding and supporting the wellbeing and development needs of your team. If you have a strong drive to deliver and are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare industry, then we want to hear from you. Nga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and experience Extensive commissioning and community development experience in varied environments, stretching over 10+ years including : Demonstrated experience in system and service design Demonstrated experience in health service funding and procurement and provider oversight Demonstrated experience in place-based planning and collective impact approaches Demonstrated experience at a leadership level for developing, maintaining and influencing relationships and partnerships across sectors and organisations including with Maori and Pacific Peoples and groups Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and anticipate the impact of decisions on long-term outcomes, including financial outcomes, and develop / recommend responses in consultation with key stakeholders A relevant tertiary or professional qualification Ka kawea e koe You will bring : A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role 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 Ko te mahi e tika ana mo te ao hurihuri nei Work that suits today's ever -changing world Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to work from where you are. We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system. Nau mai, uru mai Come and join us When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system Maori, Pacific and Disabled People. To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We 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. Me pehea te tuku tono How to apply To view the position description and / or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click APPLY NOW. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Ashlyn Clarricoats, Recruitment Consultant at #J-18808-Ljbffr
