- Fixed Term Part Time Role (0.4 FTE)
- Senior Nursing/Allied Health Opportunity
- Rostered Shifts
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Role:
Health New Zealand Counties Manukau is seeking a passionate and dynamic Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Lead Educator to join our People and Professional Development team. This pivotal role is essential in protecting our workforce and improving the care experience for our patients through expert education in safe handling practices.
Key Responsibilities:
As the SPHM Lead Educator, you will:
- Coordinate, develop, and deliver SPHM education programmes across the organisation including new staff orientation, patient-specific techniques, and area-specific applications.
- Provide clinical and professional leadership in safe patient handling and mobility to ensure staff competence and confidence.
- Develop training content, including contributing to the creation of e-learning modules and the implementation of new equipment.
- Lead and expand the educator network through a "train-the-trainer" model to enable wide-scale training delivery.
- Liaise with local, regional, and national SPHM networks to ensure CM Health remains at the forefront of best practice.
- Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement by integrating feedback and outcome data into education strategy.
About You:
- NZ Registered health professional with a current Annual Practicing Certificate with the appropriate board (nursing or allied health professional)
- Minimum 3+ years relevant clinical experience in NZ
- Moving and Handling experience essential. Experience as a M&H educator is an advantage
- Proven experience in delivering training and leading practice change initiatives
Preferred Attributes:
- Specific qualifications in Moving & Handling.
- Experience in professional development, coaching, or staff education.
- A collaborative and confident communicator with leadership presence.
- Strong commitment to cultural safety and diversity.
- Membership in relevant professional organisations such as MHANZ (Moving and Handling Association of New Zealand).
You Will Thrive In This Role If You:
- Enjoy empowering others and making a real difference to staff safety and patient care.
- Are innovative and proactive, with strong problem-solving skills.
- Can navigate complex environments and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
If you’re enthusiastic about patient and staff safety and want to be a leader in safe handling education, apply now to become our next Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Lead Educator! Apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202515414
Application Closes: 23 June 2025
