Manager Migrant Wellbeing

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Red Cross Full time
Posted: 28/05/2024

Closing Date: 10/06/2024

Job Type:
Permanent - Part Time

Location:
Wellington

Job Category:
Voluntary, Charity & Social Work

About the New Zealand Red Cross
We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

We help people and communities in New Zealand, the Pacific and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.


Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.


Why work with us?

  • Be part of a team that shares your passion.
  • Our organisation is made up of diverse and dedicated individuals.
  • We value our employees as much as we value their work.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging
We strive to provide an environment where all staff and volunteers can thrive and have a sense of belonging
- at a systemic, procedural, and individual level. We are committed to represent the communities we serve and to increase diversity throughout our people and leadership.

Work that benefits you
Creating a flexible and healthy work environment for our teams is important to us.

We offer a wide range of in person and virtual roles to suit different operational needs, for casual and / or short-term contracts to full-time, permanent positions.

Our benefits differ based on contract type and job level.

Work / life balance
We want our team to flourish in their roles at work—and in the many other roles in their lives. Offering flexible virtual/hybrid work for some roles allows our staff to balance their personal and professional priorities.

In addition to a competitive salary package we offer, career development, annual flu vaccination, discounts on Southern Cross health insurance, five weeks annual leave.


Here are some ways we encourage this:
Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds, Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori

  • Green Team sustainability network bringing together diverse knowledge to strength the sustainability of New Zealand Red Cross and the people we serve.
  • The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.
  • Development opportunities in te reo Māori me ngā tikanga.

Manager Migrant Wellbeing

Permanent Part-Time (30 hours per week) - Wellington

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga
You will provide service oversight, programme development and line management of RTR employees.

The position is a member of the National Migration Team and contributes to development and delivery of the Group's strategic plans.


In this role you will:

  • Lead and manage RTR to deliver its functions and responsibilities effectively and efficiently; and to contribute to New Zealand Red Cross.
  • Drive continuous improvement through reviewing, developing and implementing more effective ways to achieve NZRC outcomes.
  • Contribute to strategic direction setting, financial sustainability and performance monitoring of the Migration Group against its strategy and operational goals.
  • Maintain close communication with directors, the Community Engagement Lead and principal or senior advisors with the Migration Group and other directorates with an aim to foster greater collaboration and cohesion across directorates.
  • Model an understanding and appreciation for Te Ao Māori and lead staff in a way that develops their understanding.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional and national funding providers and ensure delivery of contractual outcomes, negotiating, monitoring, reporting and risk management.
  • Develop and manage relationships with leaders of organisations, and senior health professionals, and specialist networks on refugee mental health.
  • Provide expert advice to health networks, programmes and specialists on best practice in the refugee mental health field.
  • Collaborate with training experts within NZRC to further develop and operationalize programmes, including rolling out training on torture and trauma rehabilitation for mental health professionals. Continue to look strategically for further income generating opportunities.
  • Manage and be accountable for RTR's budget within defined parameters and ensure efficient and effective use of financial resources.

Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

To be successful you will have:

  • Significant experience in a refugee mental health operational environment with experience managing a multidisciplinary team which includes Cross Cultural Workers, Social Workers, Counsellors, Psychologists, and other therapists.
  • A sound understanding of the refugee experience, and the importance of refugeecentred and inclusive servicing.
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