Programme Manager, Mental Health

6 months ago


Whangarei, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

**Contribute to transforming the future of health**:

- **Flexible working supported to balance your work and lifestyle**:

- **Based in Northland**

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time, where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This mahi will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it
**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi. The government is committed to improving services and outcomes for Māori and strengthening the Crown's relationships with Māori.

We are responsible for designing community-based systems of care, agreeing health and wellbeing plans, executing those plans, and monitoring outcomes which then feed into the design process. We work in partnership with our Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora colleagues to shape system-wide public health services across the motu.

As the Programme Manager, Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) Transformation you will lead and manage a priority programme of work, in partnership with your national and regional mentally well colleagues and Te Aka Whai Ora. Together you will implement a MH&A transformation programme of work to radically improve Māori Health, eliminate inequities and implement the Oranga Hinengaro System and Service Framework.

**This role is based in Northland. You will need to be based in the region. Your location can be discussed at interview stage.**

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā weako | Skills and experience**
- Demonstrated experience in managing a range of competing programme priorities using programme management methodologies.
- Experience driving & delivery of work programmes and project planning to ensure delivery of work on time, and within budget.
- Experience ensuring sound governance of the programme and best practice underpinning priorities and deliverables.
- Demonstrated experience at a leadership level for developing, maintaining, and influencing relationships and partnerships across sectors and organisations including with Māori and Pacific Peoples and groups.
- Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and anticipate the impact of decisions on long-term outcomes and develop/recommend responses in consultation with key stakeholders.
- The ability to compellingly communicate complex information and ideas in both oral and written communication to a range of audiences including senior management, Board and Ministers.

**Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us**

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, which will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa for generations.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures improved access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply.



  • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Kiwi Health Jobs Full time

    Company Overview">We are committed to delivering exceptional mental health services in Whangarei and Kaipara. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality care, and we seek a clinical leader who shares our passion for improving outcomes.">About the Role">This 0.2 FTE position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the direction of our adult mental health...


  • Whangarei, New Zealand Kiwi Health Jobs Full time

    Clinical Head of Department, Mental Health, Adult Community Services Adult Whangarei and Kaipara Mental Health and Addictions services (0.2FTE) Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau advocates for affirmative action and actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and hold stewardship for equitable...


  • Whangarei, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau Full time

    **Te Roopu Whitiora (1.0 FTE, Permanent)** Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for Mental Health Nursing? Right now, our team at Te Roopu Whitiora, Community Māori Mental Health Team are seeking an experienced nurse to join us. This is a full time role (40 hours per week) based in Whangarei. Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o...


  • Whangarei, New Zealand Kiwi Health Jobs Full time

    Clinical Head of Department, Mental Health, Adult Community Services Adult Whangarei and Kaipara Mental Health and Addictions services (0.2 FTE)Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau advocates for affirmative action and actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and hold stewardship for equitable...


  • Whangarei, New Zealand Kiwi Health Jobs Full time

    Clinical Head of Department, Mental Health, Adult Community Services Adult Whangarei and Kaipara Mental Health and Addictions services (0.2FTE) Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau advocates for affirmative action and actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and hold stewardship for equitable...


  • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    OverviewHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is seeking a highly skilled and experienced clinical leader to join its team as a Lead Clinician for Adult Mental Health Services. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician to shape and lead the service, working closely with the General Manager and Clinical Director.


  • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    We are seeking a skilled Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team in Northland, New Zealand.As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide expert psychiatric opinion and advice to clinicians working within other specialties as well as providing supervision to the registrar workforce.The role is based across Northland, providing services to a growing...


  • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau Full time

    Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Maternal and Infant Mental Health service in Northland, New Zealand.


  • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Global Medics APAC Full time

    Job Title: Specialist Maternal Mental Health ConsultantOverview: Global Medics APAC is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for short- or long-term locum work within the Maternal Mental Health services in New Zealand. The ideal candidate will have expertise in providing high-quality care to patients with mental health issues related to pregnancy and...


  • Whangarei, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau Full time

    Clinical Head of Department, Mental Health, Adult Community Services Adult Whangarei and Kaipara Mental Health and Addictions services (0.2 FTE)Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau advocates for affirmative action and actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and hold stewardship for equitable...


  • Whangarei, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    Adult Whangarei and Kaipara Mental Health and Addictions services (0.2 FTE) Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau advocates for affirmative action and actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and hold stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest...


  • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau Full time

    Job Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Head of Department to lead our mental health services in Whangarei and Kaipara. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and clinical governance across our adult community services.About the Role:This is a part-time (0.2 FTE) role that offers...


  • Whangarei, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    Permanent, part-time position (0.4 FTE) Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau Whangārei, Northland The Mental Health and Addiction Services in Northland are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Maternal and Infant Mental Health service. This is a permanent, part-time role intended to be 16 hours per week. We are looking for a skilled...


  • Whangarei, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau Full time

    Consultant Psychiatrist - Maternal and Infant Mental Health, Northland New Zealand Permanent, part-time position (0.4 FTE)Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau The Mental Health and Addiction Services in Northland are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Maternal and Infant Mental Health service. This is a permanent, part-time role...


  • Whangarei, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau Full time

    Consultant Psychiatrist - Maternal and Infant Mental Health, Northland New Zealand Permanent, part-time position (0.4 FTE) Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau The Mental Health and Addiction Services in Northland are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Maternal and Infant Mental Health service. This is a permanent, part-time role...


  • Whangarei, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    Permanent, part-time position (0.4 FTE) Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau Whangārei, Northland The Mental Health and Addiction Services in Northland are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Maternal and Infant Mental Health service. This is a permanent, part-time role intended to be 16 hours per week. We are looking for a...


  • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau Full time

    About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team in Whangarei, New Zealand. As a permanent, part-time position, you will be based at Whangarei Hospital, providing assessment and management of youth presenting via the youth justice system.Your Key Responsibilities:Provide clinical leadership to Te Roopu Kimiora (TRK),...


  • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau Full time

    We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team in Whangārei, Northland New Zealand.As the Senior Medical Officer for the Acute Continuum - Home Based Treatment team, you will provide clinical leadership, design and implementation of the service, and assist in shaping it as it grows.This is a new leadership role that involves working across the...


  • Whangarei, New Zealand Ngati Hine Health Trust Full time

    Records Management & Document Control (Administration & Office Support) Drive Excellence: Become Our Quality Management Lead! Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for quality improvement? Ngāti Hine Health Trust is seeking a Quality Management Lead to ensure our services exceed expectations and align with cultural values. With over three...


  • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Clinical Psychiatric Specialist to join our team at Whangārei Hospital. As part of the Northern Region Psychiatry Training Programme, you will have access to excellent consultant support and regular local teaching opportunities.About the RoleThis is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a highly skilled psychiatric...