Located in Tauranga + Free onsite parking Employment Type – 1.0 FTE Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods 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.
The Nurse Leader Workforce Development and Learning is a key member of the Senior Nursing Leadership team, providing expert advice and support to the organisation. With a strong focus on Nursing workforce transformation in alignment with National and Regional strategic priorities, this role is essential in shaping the Nursing team across Hospital and Specialist Services in the Bay of Plenty.
As a part of the Toi Ora Nursing leadership group, this role will embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi into systems and solutions across the Nursing Workforce portfolio and support the growth and development of Nursing.
This position suits an experienced nursing workforce leader who both fosters and demonstrates collaboration, courage and innovation in pursuit of Pae Ora transformation. You will actively contribute to and support the development of a Toi Ora competent nursing workforce for Te Hauora a Toi – Bay of Plenty and will require experience in the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi into health systems and processes.
Responsibilities: Lead and direct the Practice Development Group across the organisation. Support the growth and development of Nursing. Contribute to the Nursing workforce transformation in alignment with strategic priorities. Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.
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.
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 You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click "APPLY NOW. " For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Brenda Close – Chief Nursing Officer Toi Ora. Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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