Workforce Manager

**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.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**

The Medical Staffing Unit at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty has an exciting opportunity for self-motivated and enthusiastic Workforce Manager to join our team based at Tauranga Hospital.

The Medical Staffing Unit is responsible for 240 Resident Medical Officers (RMO's) working across our two hospital sites (Tauranga & Whakatāne). Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, your role is accountable for the leadership and oversight of the recruitment, deployment, support and coordination of the RMOs workforce.

You will be managing a team of six who are based across both the Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospital sites. We are looking for someone who can develop and foster a positive and healthy organisational culture through strong leadership. Some of your duties will include:

- Workforce Planning and Support which includes understanding complexities of the RMO workforce.
- Review and contribute to strategic, service and business plans
- Providing leadership and oversight of the coordination of multiple 24/7 rosters
- Provide advice and support regarding RMO run allocations.
- Effective nurturing and management of relationships with key external stakeholders including relevant union partners.

To be successful in this role you will need:

- A minimum of 3 years of management experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in health, business or related field or suitable relevant experience
- Well-developed planning & organisational skills, including an ability to clarify work objectives, prioritise workload and meet competing priorities and deadlines.
- Project management experience, preferably in health.
- Experience in the health sector, including working with RMOs is desirable.

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- Access to ongoing in-house professional development
- Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- 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 (formally Bay of Plenty District Health Board BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (**C**ompassion, **A**ll-one-team, **R**esponsive and **E**xcellence) 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.

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.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply