About ProCare ProCare is a leading healthcare provider that aims to deliver the most progressive, pro-active and equitable health and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. We do this through our clinical support services, mental health and wellness services, virtual/tele health, mobile health, smoking cessation and by taking a population health and equity approach to our mahi. As New Zealand's largest Primary Health Organisation, we represent a network of general practice teams and healthcare professionals who provide care to more than 850,000 people across Auckland and Northland. These practices serve the largest Pacific and South Asian populations enrolled in general practice and the largest Maori population in Tamaki Makaurau.
Ready Steady Quit (RSQ) is a Ministry of Health funded smoking cessation service for tangata (people) within the Te Whatu Ora Auckland & Waitemata districts. We are passionate about helping whanau to become smokefree and our RSQ Kaiarahi - Team Leader plays a crucial role in our mission.
The Opportunity As our RSQ Kaiarahi - Team Leader, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day RSQ operations and strategic direction, ensuring the Kaimahi (Team) are well supported. You'll oversee and help ensure our contractual obligations are fulfilled through reporting and analysis, and collaboration with our internal and external partners. From time to time, you'll also put on your Practitioner's hat and support the Kaimahi on the ground, connecting with enrolled whanau.
Working within our wider Whanau Services team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside and collaborate with colleagues who also work in whanau focused services. Drawing on your connections, you'll proactively help refine our service delivery and overall outcomes for our whanau. This is a great opportunity to lead a team and provide meaningful support, connection, and care to those engaged in Ready Steady Quit.
As an organisation, we have a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi articles and principles. These have underpinned the mahi ProCare has delivered with iwi, hapu, local communities, health providers and patients. We are committed to enable self-determination and mana motuhake in the design, delivery and monitoring of health services in order to achieve not only Maori health gain and equitable health outcomes but also to increase the health benefits for Pasifika and high needs communities.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
A minimum of 3 years' experience working in Health Care directly with patients, and with community groups and organisationsDemonstrable background leading a team, and a track record in driving high performance, preferably within health or related contextA desire to understand and appreciate Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to ProCare and how it shapes our effortsA passion for playing a part in improving population and whanau health across Tamaki MakaurauIt would be an advantage if you have: Enrolled in or completed the Stop Smoking Practitioners Training ProgrammeTraining or experience in Motivational Interviewing, Behavioural change approaches, Smoking Cessation and/ or Alcohol Brief Intervention SupportQualification in Health, wellbeing or similarThe ability to speak basic Te Reo Maori and/or a Pacific languagePre-requisites: As this role works directly with people in the community, applicants must:
Be a non-smokerHave no prior criminal convictionsHold a clean, Full NZ driver's license The Ready Steady Quit Service values the lived experience of former smokers and welcomes applications from those who have quit smoking and are current non-smokers. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that all Smoke Free workforce are non-smokers.
What we can offer you Diverse, challenging and highly rewarding opportunity.A fun, supportive and collaborative team and company culture that is heavily values driven and outcome focused.Great benefits on offer including comprehensive health insurance, gym, retail discounts and more.The opportunity to make a tangible impact in healthcare across New Zealand.How to Apply If you think this sounds like you, please apply to submit your CV and application using the 'Apply Now' button or email ****** if you require additional information, we look forward to hearing from you.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.
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