- Assistant Health Centre Manager - Spring Hill Corrections Facility - Hampton Downs
- Monday to Friday - weekend on call shared within team of three Assistant Health Centre Managers
- Combine your passion for empowering others - pass on your knowledge and make a difference.
Nga kawenga | About the role
We are seeking a motivated leader to support the Health Centre Manager in overseeing daily coordination, staff management, and the provision of on-site health services. The team consists of both clinical and non-clinical staff where you will thrive working in a complex and challenging environment.
The Health Services Team deals with a broad range of general and mental health issues, respond to emergencies, consult with external health services and undertake health education for this high health needs population. Working collaboratively with Doctors, Allied Health professionals, external agencies, and other Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) staff you will promote a philosophy of care within the prison which ensures the delivery of quality primary health services to those in our management. The ability to form new relationships is vital in this role.
He korero mou | About you
Join our team if you are a health professional with a current annual practicing certificate as a Registered Nurse and who embodies our Kaupapa. Show us in writing how you meet these key requirements:
You've worked in primary/community, secondary, or tertiary health settings, gaining valuable experience with acute and complex health issues. You grasp the professional, ethical, and legislative aspects of health service care, especially in a prison context.
Your skills in literacy, fiscal management, leadership, and management are top-notch. You can showcase your business savvy in a healthcare environment. If selected, you'll become part of a driven team committed to integrating a Kaupapa Maori model of care into health services.
Utu a-tau | Salary
Starting salary step 1 $131,718 from 1st July 2025. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai matou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).
Tono inaianei | Apply now - Applications close Sunday 22nd June 2025
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email our team at [email protected].
