Where you’ll be working: Thames with some travel across the Hauraki / Coromandel area
The details: Permanent Full time – 40 hours per week

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented person to provide management and leadership to the Rural North (Hauraki) Mental Health and Addictions Service. This position is substantially based in Thames with the opportunity to travel to Paeroa, Whitianga and Coromandel to support team members based in those locations.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team (clinical and non-clinical roles) that provides adult mental health, community alcohol and drug, and child & adolescent mental health services. Your leadership will foster a culture of mutual respect, safe practice and acknowledge contributions from both cultural and clinical perspectives.

The role requires creativity, reliability and exceptional organisational skills as well as the ability to embrace and lead change.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead and manage people, systems, processes and resources.
• Build a high performing team that upholds the culture, values, mission and vision of the service.
• Engage and work collaboratively with all stakeholders, particularly tāngata whaiora and whanau.
• Strengthen our relationships and collaboration with Te Korowai o Hauraki and Thames Hospital-based services .
• Foster a culture of openness and quality improvement, with tāngata whaiora and whānau at the centre.
• Encourage and lead innovation and continuous improvement as part of the way we work.

To view the position description for Team Leader click here or Charge Nurse Manager click here.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)

Mōu | About you
Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification and registration with relevant professional body.
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori and a willingness to learn more is essential.
• Have a passion for making a difference to the lives of our tāngata whaiora and whanau.
• Experience with community networking and managing inter-sectoral relationships/partnerships .
• Experience leading teams in the health sector .
• Display initiative and resourcefulness that will allow you to navigate the variety of challenges you could face.

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
Mental Health and Addictions Services at Waikato delivers a full range of specialty services across the district. We are committed to making a difference with tāngata whai ora and their whānau through working in partnership to create kotahitanga. We believe in delivering services with a strong recovery focus and a sensitivity to cultural aspects of mental health through applying the Treaty of Waitangi principles into practice

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 is our main campus with smaller community-based hospitals across our region, including Thames. Thames is the gateway to the beautiful Coromandel with easy access to beaches, mountains and the famous Hauraki Rail Trail all set in a vibrant arts and crafts culture, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking, amazing cafes and a relaxed lifestyle, the area has something for you right on your doorstep.

• 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.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi 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 whānau 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea 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 Nicola Livingston, Operations Manager, 021 354 507 or nicola.livingston@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 25 September 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!