Team Leader

Mō Tātou - About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
We are seeking a courageous, passionate, and driven individual who is inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and wants to be part of leading a paradigm shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi.
Te Pare ō Toi is a ‘Change engine' for Toi Ora as we progress our strategy, Te Toi Ahorangi Rautaki 2030.
The Pou Taahu will lead, inspire and maintain the standards and quality of delivery of He Pou Oranga Tangata Whenua through the cornerstones of Ngā Pou Mana o Io - Mana Atua, Mana Tupuna, Mana Whenua, Mana Moana and Mana Tangata that underpin our Māori worldview.
This position reports to the Pou Tikanga and is expected to take on additional responsibility in their absence. The Pou Taahu works closely with the Toitiaki and supports Cluster Leaders with Toi Ora programs, innovations and outcomes. As a Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi, Bay of Plenty Service, there may be opportunities to work across the boundaries of Mai i ngā Kuri a Whārei ki Tihirau, mai Maketu ki Tongariro. This position is required to work across both Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospitals.
He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
- Lead Pou Kōkiri to empower and carry out the vision of Te Toi Ahorangi
- Championing and supporting Toi Ora knowledge and competence within the workforce
- Monitoring performance of Pou Kōkiri and maintain appropriate development goals
- A dynamic, fast paced environment well supported in terms of your professional development and wairuatanga
- Contribute to quality & risk planning & monitoring
- Partnering with Clinical and Operational leaders to drive Toi Ora service delivery outcomes and performance in Te Whatu ora

Join our team as we work to create a future where our mokopuna are raised in
Mana Atua, Mana Tupuna, Mana Whenua, Mana Moana & Mana Tangata. He Korero mōu
He Kōrero mōu - About You
- Mātauranga Māori qualification and/or proven relevant experience.
- Expert knowledge of Te Reo me ōna Tikanga.
- Previous team leadership/ operational management experience.
- Proven commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all practices.
- Demonstrated ability to transfer Te Aō Māori views, concepts, knowledge and practices for collective responsiveness.
- Lead the implementation of He Pou Oranga Tāngata whenua in all clinical aspects of practice.
- Demonstrate and embed behaviours consistent with the BOPDHB Manaakitanga values.

Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits
- In-House career development
- Competitive remuneration
- Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values
At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.
Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.