- Full time, 12-month fixed term contract available
- Part of the Deputy Chief Executive Leadership team
- A great opportunity to kick start your career progression in leadership
- Help New Zealand reach their Mental Health targets by taking on this Government led project
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
Mental Health and Addictions is a priority for the Government and communities. The Government expects Regional Network Manager leadership to be established to support implementation of the five health targets for mental health and addiction, model of care delivery and increased workforce capacity and capability. This position is critical to gaining regional momentum for delivery against the Governments work programme across four domains:
- Access to supports and services
- Increasing workforce capacity and capability
- Prevention
- Early intervention
You will be responsible for providing strong leadership to the mental health and addiction sector, to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care, achieve performance targets, and to build a high performing mental health and addictions system that delivers improved outcomes for patients.
About the Team/Service/ Location
This role is part of the Deputy Chief Executive Leadership team, formulating and supporting Health New Zealand’s future direction and contributing to the performance of the Northern Region in delivering safe and effective care.
The position will work closely with the National Clinical Lead, Mental Health and Addiction and Director – Specialist Mental Health and Addictions and in partnership with the Northern Region Clinical Lead Mental Health and Addictions to ensure the effectiveness and appropriateness of clinical and non-clinical services provided by the mental health and addiction workforce.
The Regional Network Manager, Mental Health and Addictions will provide management leadership of the Regional Mental Health Service Delivery Network and model Health New Zealand’s values and ensure partnership between clinical and operational management roles, including working across Commissioning and Hospital and Specialist Services in our region.
About you
The successful candidate will have the following essential skills:
- A commitment to biculturalism
- A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
- A relevant qualification and proven experience in mental health and addiction leadership
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith (Recruitment Consultant) [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
