Team Leader Waiariki Mana Ake Programme (Rotorua)
Permanent, Fulltime
Monday to Friday
An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Team Leader as part of the Waiariki Mana Ake Programme. The role presents a phenomenal opportunity to make a positive difference.
He korero mo te turanga - About the Role
This role will be responsible for delivering early interventional health and wellbeing guidance, support and service within Primary and Intermediate schools. The Mana Ake service is led by health but delivered in collaboration with education, enabling the delivery of support where initial discovery of wellbeing need is often identified in a community setting.
The Team Leader is responsible for the day to day management of staff and resources within Waiariki Mana Ake. The key responsibilities are to provide professional leadership and support, create an environment in which clinical skills and high standards of care are developed and maintained to provide quality, person centred care for children, that is informed by the voice of families/whanau. The team leader will also deliver evidence informed individual, group and whole of class wellbeing programmes/interventions for children in Primary and Intermediate schools in the Lakes area.
The Team Leader will form part of a culturally responsive workforce focused on building whakawhanaungatanga and relationships and will walk alongside tamariki and whanau on their wellbeing journey.
The role will report to the Clinical Manager, and you will be expected to provide regular updates and reports on progress to attaining key deliverables, monitoring and appropriate escalation of risks and issues and capturing lessons learned.
He korero mou - About You
You should have:
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.
Phenomenal relationship and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team.
A full driver's license.
You will be:
An experienced Health professional with current registration.
Well experienced in working with community, children and whanau.
Adaptable and able to pivot within a rapidly changing environment.
Ko nga painga o te turanga – Our Benefits
Career development.
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference for generations to come!
Be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team.
Discounts (with local businesses).
Work-life balance and an outdoor playground on your doorstep.
Nga uaratanga mo a matou mahi – Our Values
Our people live our values which underpin the way in which we support our communities. It is important to us when recruiting, to recruit new colleagues who share in our values:
Manaakitanga - respect and acknowledgment of each other's intrinsic value and contribution.
Integrity - truthfully and consistently acting collectively for the common good.
Accountability - collective and individual ownership for clinical and financial outcomes and sustainability.
It is essential that applicants are based within the region as the role is not suitable for remote work.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
If this sounds like you, apply online now via https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/. 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.
Korero taunaki – About Us
Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare to a population of 110,000 people from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour's drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.
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