Practice Lead Mane Ake

2 weeks ago


Canterbury, New Zealand Kiwi Health Jobs Full time

On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives
Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Practice Lead role
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We have a fixed-term, full-time opportunity available to join our Te Waipounamu regional team as Practice Lead – Mane Ake . The primary purpose of the role is to provide operational management and planning for the Mana Ake team in conjunction with the programme lead and with the NGO employment partners. The position will provide clinical leadership and support to Mana Ake kaiarahi (team leaders) and schools to support the continuous improvement of the Mana Ake initiative.
Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow provides mental health and wellbeing support for children in primary school years 1-8 across Canterbury. Mana Ake kaimahi (workers) are employed by one of13 NGO providers and support schools, families and whanau when children are experiencing issues that impact their wellbeing.
The Practice Lead – Mane Ake does not have any direct reports but provides oversight to Mana Ake kaiarahi across the Mana Ake provider network. Fixed- Term until 30 June 2026.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
About you
You are an experienced leader who is committed to being part of an environment that empowers teams to continually learn and evolve, enabling them to deliver responsive and trusted services. You have a proven track record leading and driving positive change and have experience working across agencies to establish effective cross-sector relationships. You have in-depth knowledge of child health services and a working understanding of equity with experience improving access to services for Maori, Pacific, deprived and CALD communities.
Skills and Experience
A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification
New Zealand Registered Health Professional with a current annual practicing certificate
5+ years post-registration experience in a relevant setting with experience in team leadership within community settings
Current full New Zealand driver's licence
Experience working with children experiencing mental health concerns, and their families/whanau
Established networks within health, education, and social services sectors
Proficient in case management systems and IT
Health practice experience in culturally diverse communities would be ideal
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings desired
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 10 November 2024 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at ******
Job details Job Reference:
Job Reference: HNZ/1821875
Location:
South Island - Canterbury - Timaru and South Canterbury

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