Where you'll be working: Hamilton with some possible travel across the District The details: Permanent full time – 40 hours per week We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Community and Specialty Mental Health and Addictions team. Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity You will play a key role in operationalising a new model of integrated care – a service called Oranga Rangatira that will be an integrated service that is offered to tangata whaiora in the community and within a residential unit. The establishment of this service is one of the seven mental health service developments that are outlined in the Waikato Mental Health System Service Plan (Te Pae Tawhiti). This brings to life the much needed service changes that have been requested by many tangata whaiora, whanau and communities over the years. You will report to the Operations Manager for Community and Specialty Mental Health & Addictions Service leading a multi-disciplinary team (clinical and non-clinical roles) that fosters a culture of mutual respect, safe practice and acknowledges contributions from both cultural and clinical perspectives. Key responsibilities of the role: * Build a high performing team that upholds the culture, values, mission and vision of the service from a Te Ao Maori perspective. * Support mana whenua to exercise their kaitiakitanga and manakitanga obligations within the context of the service. * Engage and work collaboratively with all stakeholders, particularly especially tangata whaiora and whanau. * Implement the operating model for the service that addresses how the structures, people, functions, activities, and infrastructure will support the work of the team. * Foster a culture of openness and quality improvement, with tangata whaiora and whanau at the centre * Encourage and lead innovation and continuous improvement as part of the way we work. Click here to view the position description for Charge Nurse Manager, click here to view the position description for Team Leader and click here for Annexure. (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.) Mo tatou Ratonga | About our Service The service has been named Oranga Rangatira to reflect the mana-enhancing intention. Note that 'oranga' in the general sense covers wellbeing, welfare, survival, health and living. The main description for a Rangatira is a first born or high ranking of a senior family in an iwi. However, the characteristics of a Rangatira includes utilising te reo Maori, tikanga, accessing marae, wahi tapu and access to whanau, hapu and iwi. These are all skills that will be offered to whanau under Te Ao Maori, to lift and build their identities, confidence and skills. Mou | About you Skills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role: * A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification * Be proficient in te reo me ona tikanga and te ao Maori or have a strong understanding and commitment. * Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action * Experience with community networking and managing inter-sectoral relationships/partnerships * Registration with relevant professional body * Experience leading teams in the health sector * Previous involvement in change management processes Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here. * As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. * We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes. * We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion * 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 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 Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – ****** Closing date: 17 July 2024 Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!
