Taranaki District Health Board
- Posted: 23 Jul 2021
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: Healthcare
Strategy and Commissioning Manager - Mental Health and Addiction
Te Pā Harakeke – Māori Health and Equity Directorate
Permanent, full time
1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week
We are seeking a courageous person who is inspired by te Tiriti o Waitangi
Will you challenge the status quo to bring ground-breaking ideas into reality?
Do you want to be part of transforming our health and disability system and services in Taranaki?
At Taranaki District Health Board (Taranaki DHB) we serve a population of approximately 124,380 people, of which 19.8% identify as Māori, residing within the geographical area that is described as ‘Paraninihi ki Waitōtara, Waitōtara ki Taipakē’; spanning from the white cliffs of Pukearuhe to the Waitōtara River in Ngā Rauru and from the Waitōtara river to Taipakē which is the most southern point of the Ngā Rauru iwi.
“Over the next 25 years we must be innovative and courageous in our thinking and actions to absolutely ensure that our health system is indigenised and that the delivery of Tiriti o Waitangi obligations is achieved for the whānau and communities we serve. We will know we are heading in the right direction over the next three to five years because we will be confidently co-designing, co-deciding, and co-delivering health services with iwi and Māori health care providers in a way that responds appropriately to the total population, takes a life course approach, and applies kaupapa Māori models and modes of care that place whānau at the centre, where they are protected and have options for self-determining what is an effective hauora plan for them and their communities.”
Megan Tahere – Chief Māori and Equity Officer (Taranaki DHB)
The Strategy and Commissioning Manager – Mental Health and Addictions is a core member of the Māori Health and Equity Directorate, as well as the Planning and Funding Team, and the Mental Health and Addictions Service Transformation and Redesign Team. This role is responsible for overall leadership and management of the agreed portfolio in partnership with the aligned Portfolio Manager – Planning and Funding. Together the partnership will enable the Taranaki District Health Board (TDHB) to meet its strategic goals. The role involves planning and service development, relationship management, financial and business management, and monitoring of contracts. The Strategy and Commissioning Manager will be critical in straddling out from the Taranaki DHB to Māori health care providers, iwi, whānau, and the communities we serve to progress a collective approach to the achievement of reduced inequity and improved health outcomes for Māori and other priority populations.
We are looking for:
Relevant tertiary level qualification or equivalent practical experience
Has project management experience
Experience co-designing, co-deciding and co-delivering on programmes of work.
Development planning and negotiation of contracts or service agreements.
Management of staff and budgets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to te reo Māori and tikanga.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain networks and relationships
Sound understanding of the dimensions of Māori health and health practices and can apply kaupapa Māori models of health in practice.
Ability to cope with a high and varied workload including uncertain and emergency situations.
Demonstrates excellent time management and the ability to prioritise and multitask.
Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and manaakitanga.
Demonstrates well developed problem solving and de-escalation skills.
What you can expect day-to-day:
This position is permanent based in Taranaki and working at the Taranaki Base Hospital with opportunities to go into the community.
A fast-paced environment with a variety of responsibility where you will have the opportunity to influence outcomes and provide leadership within the health workforce.
Supported in your professional development.
Come join us and be part of leading a radical shift in the way we do things to contribute to creating a future where our mokopuna, rangatahi, pāhake and whānau are flourishing in Taranaki.
Click here to view the position description
To make an application click on “Apply Online”.
To have a confidential discussion about the role please contact Charles Hunt, Recruitment Manager, Email: [email protected] or Phone: 027 4488 090.
Closing date for applications is Friday 6th August 2021.
Te Pā Harakeke – Māori Health and Equity Directorate
Permanent, full time
1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week
We are seeking a courageous person who is inspired by te Tiriti o Waitangi
Will you challenge the status quo to bring ground-breaking ideas into reality?
Do you want to be part of transforming our health and disability system and services in Taranaki?
At Taranaki District Health Board (Taranaki DHB) we serve a population of approximately 124,380 people, of which 19.8% identify as Māori, residing within the geographical area that is described as ‘Paraninihi ki Waitōtara, Waitōtara ki Taipakē’; spanning from the white cliffs of Pukearuhe to the Waitōtara River in Ngā Rauru and from the Waitōtara river to Taipakē which is the most southern point of the Ngā Rauru iwi.
“Over the next 25 years we must be innovative and courageous in our thinking and actions to absolutely ensure that our health system is indigenised and that the delivery of Tiriti o Waitangi obligations is achieved for the whānau and communities we serve. We will know we are heading in the right direction over the next three to five years because we will be confidently co-designing, co-deciding, and co-delivering health services with iwi and Māori health care providers in a way that responds appropriately to the total population, takes a life course approach, and applies kaupapa Māori models and modes of care that place whānau at the centre, where they are protected and have options for self-determining what is an effective hauora plan for them and their communities.”
Megan Tahere – Chief Māori and Equity Officer (Taranaki DHB)
The Strategy and Commissioning Manager – Mental Health and Addictions is a core member of the Māori Health and Equity Directorate, as well as the Planning and Funding Team, and the Mental Health and Addictions Service Transformation and Redesign Team. This role is responsible for overall leadership and management of the agreed portfolio in partnership with the aligned Portfolio Manager – Planning and Funding. Together the partnership will enable the Taranaki District Health Board (TDHB) to meet its strategic goals. The role involves planning and service development, relationship management, financial and business management, and monitoring of contracts. The Strategy and Commissioning Manager will be critical in straddling out from the Taranaki DHB to Māori health care providers, iwi, whānau, and the communities we serve to progress a collective approach to the achievement of reduced inequity and improved health outcomes for Māori and other priority populations.
We are looking for:
Relevant tertiary level qualification or equivalent practical experience
Has project management experience
Experience co-designing, co-deciding and co-delivering on programmes of work.
Development planning and negotiation of contracts or service agreements.
Management of staff and budgets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to te reo Māori and tikanga.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain networks and relationships
Sound understanding of the dimensions of Māori health and health practices and can apply kaupapa Māori models of health in practice.
Ability to cope with a high and varied workload including uncertain and emergency situations.
Demonstrates excellent time management and the ability to prioritise and multitask.
Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and manaakitanga.
Demonstrates well developed problem solving and de-escalation skills.
What you can expect day-to-day:
This position is permanent based in Taranaki and working at the Taranaki Base Hospital with opportunities to go into the community.
A fast-paced environment with a variety of responsibility where you will have the opportunity to influence outcomes and provide leadership within the health workforce.
Supported in your professional development.
Come join us and be part of leading a radical shift in the way we do things to contribute to creating a future where our mokopuna, rangatahi, pāhake and whānau are flourishing in Taranaki.
Click here to view the position description
To make an application click on “Apply Online”.
To have a confidential discussion about the role please contact Charles Hunt, Recruitment Manager, Email: [email protected] or Phone: 027 4488 090.
Closing date for applications is Friday 6th August 2021.