Manager Mental Health

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

**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.

**Taranaki - A place like no other**

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.

For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

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**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**

At Health New Zealand | 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**

**Manager Mental Health and Addictions**

**Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth**

**Permanent, Fulltime**

**1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)**

Reporting to the Group Director Operations Taranaki this position will provide both operational planning and leadership for their designated area of responsibility.

The Service Lead will oversee service delivery and the implementation of new strategies, contribute to agreed projects within the service and provide the day-to-day management of the service.

The Service Lead will be part of the team that collaborates with Senior Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Leaders to support, co-ordinate and monitor teams and outcomes within all of these services.

The Service Lead will also work in collaboration with relevant external stakeholders and other providers of their services to achieve agreed service goals and promote open communication between all stakeholders - both internal and external to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki.

**Moū - About you**

To be successful it is important that you:

- Have experience post registration in a clinical management position preferably in mental health & addictions
- At least 10 years post grad qualifications /experience in leadership and /or management

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: Sunday 2 February 2025**

**Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai**

By joining together, we will succeed