Manager - Mental Health Services, Permanent
8 hours ago
Manager - Mental Health Services, Permanent at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson HospitalNelson - Tasman region1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)Permanent full timeHealth NZ is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role We are looking for a skilled Mental Health and Addictions (MH&A) Manager to join our leadership team and oversee our adult community mental health teams in the Nelson Tasman area.
In this leadership role, you will manage the delivery of mental health and addiction services to adults within the community.
This position presents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive environment.
You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while driving service improvements, operational excellence, and effective team management.
If you are an experienced leader with a passion for mental health and addiction services, we invite you to apply.
About the Team/Service/Location The Adult MH&A Community Teams provide recovery-oriented support to adults facing mental health and addiction challenges in the Nelson Tasman.
Our multidisciplinary teams consist of clinical coordinators, mental health nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, and addiction specialists, providing a holistic approach to care.
With a strong foundation in clinical expertise, robust community partnerships, and recovery-focused programmes, we are committed to achieving positive outcomes for our clients.
The service fosters a supportive environment that prioritises collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and ongoing professional development.
About you: The ideal candidate will:
Provide both operational and clinical leadership, creating a supportive, high-performing, and collaborative team culture.Oversee the Adult MH&A Community Teams, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and culturally sensitive care.Support the wellbeing and development of the community team contributing to a positive team culture.Lead service development, innovation, and continuous quality enhancement initiatives.Manage resources, budgets, and team performance to meet service goals.Work in partnership with stakeholders, community organisations, and service users to improve care pathways and ensure seamless service delivery.Ensure adherence to relevant policies, standards, and legislation while upholding clinical and operational excellence.Full NZ professional registration as a registered nurse or Allied health.Skills and experience The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and a genuine commitment to improving MH&A outcomes in the community.
Leadership and management experience within a mental health and addiction service.Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.Experience working within the mental health and addictions field.A sound understanding of adult mental health and addiction service delivery models.Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and within a multidisciplinary team.Experience in resource management, quality improvement, and service development.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 principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New Zealand Health NZ 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 is 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 Monday 10 February 2025.
For role specific information please contact,
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough
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