Senior Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Wellington Free Ambulance Full time

Introduction:

8-month contract covering Parental leave, April January 2025

Description:


The Programme Delivery team was created to lead enhancements and optimize performance across the organisaton and help delivery our upcoming 2030 Strategy.

We have a wide variety of projects that we will be working on such enhancements in virtual and telehealth capabilities, new ambulance designs and property upgrades.


We have an 8 month contract opportunity for a Senior Advisor to lead and/or contribute to the development of new initiatives to support change within the organisation.

The role will be responsible for the implementation and support of new operational design capability and to improving operational performance.

What we can offer


It goes without saying you will get fulfilment from your work and a sense of pride knowing that you are working for a not-for-profit that is an iconic part of the Greater Wellington region.


We also have more benefits to joining including:
Development opportunities and mentoring to help you progress your career
A range of benefits that help our staff balance their own lifestyle and work commitments, including flexible working
Staff benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, annual flu vaccinations and discounted health and life insurance
Great discounts at a number of supportive businesses across our region


In addition to these organisation-wide benefits, you will find yourself part of a vibrant team that celebrates innovation, fosters professional growth and believes in work/life balance.

Your contributions will be recognised as you work together with like-minded experts, shaping the future of project practice for Wellington Free Ambulance.

Why join Wellington Free Ambulance


We are the one and only paramedic service for Wellington and Wairarapa, and the only ones in the country who are free.


We are proud of the place we hold in our community, and the high-quality, leading-edge patient care that our people deliver every day.

As well as emergency paramedic care, we provide patient transfer services; have paramedics who are part of the Life Flight crew and rescue squad, plus operate the 111 clinical communications centre for our region.

We respond on average to around 57,000 emergency incidents per year.


We consider ourselves to be the best little ambulance service in the world, with an awesome team around 400 staff and over 80 volunteers who cover from Cook Strait to just north of Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast, and across to Mt Bruce in the Wairarapa.

Being this size means when you join you do become part of our whanau and you really do make a huge impact for our community


Wellington Free Ambulance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer with a focus on ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion to provide a stronger internal and external culture.

We value and embrace differences in all people and encourage diverse ways of thinking and being.

Skills and Experiences:

Who we are looking for


Join our dynamic team and step into the role of Senior Advisor, where you will play an instrumental part in exciting projects within the healthcare sector.


We are looking a Senior Advisor with a relevant tertiary qualification and at least two years of experience leading operational/service design.

Proficiency in delivering robust analytical input, operational design, business process, and systems and tool design
The capability to lead design and change project workstreams, including designing and running workshops.
A demonstrated track record of collaborative teamwork with peers and the ability to effectively management relationship with senior level stakeholders
The ability to use persuasive, influencing and conflict management skills to resolve critical issues


If you would like to learn more about our great place to work, and to read the Position Description - please click here.

If this link does not work, press "Apply" to view the position description on our current vacancies page. You can also see more about our fantastic organisation by viewing our page on Facebook.

Applications close on 21 February 2023.


WFA's COVID-19 risk assessment has determined that we require all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to commencing work with WFA.

It remains a condition of your ongoing employment to maintain your vaccination status, which may include booster or additional vaccinations as required.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required as part of the recruitment process
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