Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley DistrictLocation: Wellington DistrictService: Mental Health Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS)Contract: Permanent, full-time (1 FTE)Are you ready to make a difference for our local district specialist mental health and addiction services?MHAIDS is undertaking a change in the way we deliver mental health and addiction services across the district. We are looking for people who are innovative and passionate about leading people and have a strong grounding in mental health and addiction services in a New Zealand context.As part of this change, we are looking for an Operations Manager, After Hours District and Hospital Operations, Mental Health and Addiction Services. The ideal candidate will:Be comfortable working in a changing environmentBelieve in integrated care and local community developmentDemonstrate experience in working closely with tangata whaiora and whanau to deliver person-directed specialised mental health and addiction services.Demonstrate a commitment to equity and improving outcomes for people that focuses on the vision of care closer to home.Enjoy achieving and driving for results, and working for a service that has a sharp vision and purpose.Supporting staff and working closely with internal and external stakeholders will be a key part of your work, alongside the day-to-day running of your service and functions while managing any issues and risks that may arise. You will be supported by a dedicated project team and will be working with like-minded people who are passionate about the change.The Local Adult Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Service is implementing a vision, principles and future model of care that is integrated, culturally responsive, equitable across the district and aligned with national and local directions. Our focus is on local delivery across the district - one system, one service, locally delivered.Principle 1: Grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi | Whakapapa ki Te Tiriti o WaitangiEquityActive protectionOptionsPartnershipOther key principles underpinning our model of care:Informed by peers and those with lived experienceA welcoming, person and whanau-led approachTimely access to services in the communityA strengths-based, trauma-informed and recovery focused approach, using advanced therapy and evidence-based holistic interventionsOver the next 12 months, we will be moving to a locality development. The Local Specialist Adult Mental Health and Addiction Services are delivered from three identified localities (Wellington City, Kapiti-Porirua, Hutt Valley-Wairarapa) to provide the specialist mental health and addiction treatment for tangata whaiora who live in each locality.The Operations Manager for the After Hours District and Hospital Operations, Mental Health and Addiction Services is a management role that works alongside the Operations Manager, Acute Inpatient Services After Hours District Hospital Function, Group Manager and Clinical Director of the Mental Health & Addiction Service, and key external stakeholders to deliver care to tangata whaiora and whanau who require intensive specialist mental health and addiction support 24/7.The Operations Manager for this service is responsible for:MHAIDS Casual PoolAfter Hours Medical RosteringRegional Acute Day Service (RADS)Mental Health Needs Assessment and Service CoordinationYou will have:A relevant tertiary level business qualification or equivalent in health leadershipProfessional registration and current APCCommitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Maori whanauHeld a senior role of this nature in the health sector, preferably in the mental health and addiction sectorExtensive knowledge and perspective of Mental Health, Addiction and/or Intellectual Disability service deliveryExperience operating within a complex environment, including meeting the needs of multiple services at the same timeExperience managing a business/operation effectivelyKnowledge of health service data and analytics, and able to use this to predict capacity and demand and flex to manage thisYou will enjoy a wide range of benefits including:Partnering with us to realise the vision of change with a team who are committed and passionate about the vision principles and model of careWorking in partnership with tangata whaiora and whanau in their communities, to build stronger connections across the mental health and addiction system in the localities that you work inThe ability to work more closely with your colleagues across the district, and across the distinct functions and specialities within the serviceOpportunities for greater flexibility of both work hours and locations across the districtGreater opportunities for career progression and the development of specialisms in key areas of practiceAccess to further training and developmentSupport from a dedicated project team including project and change management.Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.Me pehea te tuku tono - How to applyClick the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email ****** and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.Please note we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and continuing with the recruitment process.
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