Manager Community and Whanau Wellbeing - Waitemata - Northern Region - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's livesContribute to transforming the future of health in this leadership roleJoin 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 works 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 permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Northern regional team as Manager Community and Whanau Wellbeing, leading the Waitemata based multidisciplinary team including Public Health Nurses, Vision and Hearing Technicians, Medical staff, immunisation and administration personnel, and health promoters.
The primary purpose of this role is to achieve improved public health outcomes focusing on promotion and prevention by leading teams in a new way of working that puts whanau at the centre and is aligned with and will deliver Pae Ora.
You are an experienced leader able to nurture and develop a team to make them feel valued. You're open to new ideas and create a culture where individuals at all levels bring their ideas on how to 'do it better' to the table. You're able to work collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence contributions to improve outcomes for our whanau and communities.
Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree, ideally clinical, in a relevant field or comparable experience working at a senior leadership level5+ years experience in varied environments with responsibilities for achieving equitable health outcomes and responsiveness to Te Tiriti o WaitangiProven experience in public health leadership and leading multi-disciplinary teamsRelationships with iwi/hapu and/or Pacific communities and leadersEmergency Management / CIMS training and experienceAble to think, plan and act strategically and to connect with and inspire people to build a highly motivated and engaged workforceDemonstrated mature communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write and present in a clear, persuasive, and impactful way, to influence others to embrace change, and to develop, unify and maintain strong internal and external relationships essential for achieving sustainable outcomesA 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 roleCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthKo 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.
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-lifetime 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.
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 Elismha Lubbe via ******
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