On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives
Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Local Immunisation and Prevention Lead role
Full time permanent opportunity, based in Hawke's Bay
Join Health New Zealand 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 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. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
We have a full-time opportunity available to join the Central regional team (Hawke's Bay) as a Local Immunisation and Prevention Lead.This role is critical in enabling the delivery of the NPHS strategic agenda for Pae Ora (Healthy Futures).
Reporting to the local Manager Community and Whanau Wellbeing, and working closely with the Regional Prevention Development and Delivery Lead, the primary purpose of the role is to ensure effective, efficient and equitable prevention programme planning and delivery for communities and whanau. You will ensure that local immunisation programme planning and delivery is aligned to the regional immunisation plan and National priorities. You will also work to support the implementation of screening programmes in the local area. In this role you will operate as the main point of contact between local immunisation stakeholders. This role is a critical enabler to supportlocal prevention programmes, working across Health NZ and with Primary Care (including pharmacy), Hauora Maori and Pacific Services, Midwifery (Hospital and Community based), and NGOs.
Mou | About you
You are someone with strong problem solving and analytical skills combined with an ability to quickly assimilate new information, and to write and talk about complex issues clearly and concisely with a range of audiences. You have leadership experience, ideally including design and management of a programme, people and resources and leading through influence.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
A relevant clinical qualification (eg. nursing with a current APC)
Clinical experience and experience in immunisation and/or screening operations, or equivalent
Proven experience in project/programme leadership
New Zealand Driving License
Understanding of, and commitment to, the specific relationship under te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Te Whatu Ora's role in improving outcomes for iwi and Maori communities
Proven relationship management skills especially in working with Hauora Maori Service, Pacific Services and Primary Care
Experience in advisory roles, applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice, as well as strong project coordination skills
An understanding of and ability to select, adapt and use a range of frameworks, principles, tools and methods and draw on experience in different areas of expertise to apply them appropriately to given issues.
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
Health New Zealand 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.
To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
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.
At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. 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 turanga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
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. 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 Anesha Pillay via ******
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