Practice Manager

4 days ago

Kelburn, New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Full time

Have you worked as a Practice Manager of a mid to large size health practice?
- Are you skilled in staff and team leadership and management including coaching, mentoring, and staff development within a high demand service environment?
- Do you have knowledge and experience working in the Primary Healthcare Sector including the ability to lead Cornerstone Accreditation and the Healthcare Home programme?

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Practice Manager to join the Senior Leadership team with Mauri Ora - Student Health and Counselling on a permanent, full-time basis. The role will be responsible for effectively managing the daily operations of Mauri Ora across the Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro campuses.

Key responsibilities:

- Contribute to and participate in operational and strategic planning activities.
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to the administration team (via the Team Lead, Administration).
- Management of policies, procedures, and systems including client facing activities.
- Ensuring that the reporting and record management are in line with the relevant policies and legislation to support the work of the Clinical, Counselling, and Administration teams.
- Provide operational financial management of the Mauri Ora budgets.
- Maintain excellent working relationships with all key stakeholders.

**Ō pūmanawa - About you**

You will be a motivated, people-focused individual who can take the initiative, provide excellent administration and service to internal and external stakeholders.

You will have an excellent manner with people, an ability to plan and organise work independently, innovative in the planning and strategies you will bring to the organisation, with strong decision-making skills.

You will be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as providing positive leadership to a high performing team. You will have effective time management and forward planning skills to balance meeting deadlines and maintain a high standard of service to both students and staff. You will also have the ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Key requirements:

- Experience as a Practice Manager of a mid to large size health practice.
- Knowledge and experience working in the Primary Healthcare Sector including the ability to lead Cornerstone Accreditation and the Healthcare Home programme.
- Proven experience in staff and team leadership and management including coaching, mentoring, and staff development within a high demand service environment.
- Sound business administration acumen and knowledge of core functions, administrative processes, and good practice; including planning and the development and improvement of operating policies and guidelines.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Experience in working effectively in a multicultural environment.

**Close date for vacancy**:2 May 2025.

**Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team**

Our team is friendly and supportive, likes sharing ideas, and working in a collaborative style. We offer you flexible working arrangements, learning & development programs including Te Reo Māori. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop and grow their business and management experience in a supportive and collegial environment.

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