Allied Health Safe Staffing and Education Lead

**Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki**
**Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community**

**Allied Health Safe Staffing and Education Lead**
**Fixed Term up to 0.6FTE Permanent**

**Te Kaupapa Mission**
- Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
- We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
Access to clinical training and education
Up to date facilities, Have a look at
Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
Professional development

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**
**Permanenet 0.6 FTE**
- Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking an Allied Health, Scientific or Technical emerging or established leader who is looking for an opportunity to grow their skills, knowledge, and breadth of experience in a supportive team environment.
- This role is responsible for the delivery of assigned projects such as the Allied Health safe staffing programme, as well as work activities identified in the Allied Health and Community directorate workplan, including planning of educational programmes.
- Current activities include supporting the following:

- Implementation of the Allied Health Safe Staffing Milestones
- Implementation of the Allied Health Career Framework
- Specific directorate activities aligned to the National Planned Care and Acute Patient Flow programs.
- Activities aligned to workforce growth and development.
- You will also be an integral member of the results driven Allied Health, Scientific and Technical Directorate Leadership Team, to support the delivery of the Allied Health, Scientific & Technical and Community Strategy.

**Moū - About you**
You will be a motivated and insightful people leader who effectively engages with a variety of stakeholders, with a demonstrated ability to deliver on objectives.
- You will hold a relevant APC as an Allied Health, Scientific or Technical professional along with the following skills and experience:

- Proven interest in developing skills and career progression as a leader
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A strong capability to build culturally safe connections with people, to collaboratively deliver results
- An ability to work proactively and coordinate work programs
- An ability to analyse data and evidence to inform decisions and directions
- A proven ability to implement sustainable change and quality improvement/project management
- Knowledge of the implications of and commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi
- Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

**Applications Close TBC**

**Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai**
By joining together, we will succeed

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

TAR06149**Location**:

- North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth**Job type**:

Permanent Part time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Allied Health - Clinical Leadership**Closes**:

31-Oct-2025