Associate Charge Nurse Manager or Associate Team Leader - Mental Health Central Northat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato - - Tokoroa
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the RoleThe role of an Associate Charge Nurse Manager/Associate Team Leader for the Adult Community Mental Health Sector is to:Work within a multi-disciplinary team (clinical and non-clinical roles) in the greater Hamilton community that fosters a culture of mutual respect, safe practice and acknowledges contributions from both cultural and clinical perspectives.Engage and work collaboratively with all stakeholders, especially tāngata whaiora and whānau.Provide clinical leadership to the team as delegated by the Charge Nurse Manager/Team Leader.
Key responsibilities of the role:Mental Health and Addictions Service in the Waikato are about to embark on a transformation change to be a Māori led service. You will need to be able to embrace these changes and to support the implementation of a Māori led service within the team and the wider serviceWork with the Charge Nurse Manager/Team Leader to support and lead a well-functioning mental health and addictions community team.To be committed to understanding the needs of the communities that we work in and building networks within them.To have sound decision making skills especially in high pressure situations.
Click here to view the position description for Associate Charge Nurse Manager or click here for Associate Team Leader. About the Service We are the Mental Health and Addictions Service arm of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato. We provide specialist services for tāngata whaiora who are experiencing serious mental health difficulties.We strongly encourage family/ whānau involvement in the recovery journey of their loved ones. As a community-based service, we are open Monday to Friday and we work with community partners across the Waikato. About youCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.A relevant graduate qualification and registration with relevant professional body.Experience with community networking and managing inter-sectoral relationships/partnerships.Have a passion for making a difference to the lives of tāngata whaiora and whānau.Display initiative and resourcefulness that will allow you to navigate the variety of challenges you could face.This is a challenging, diverse role which requires creativity, reliability and exceptional organisational skills.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyPlease click ‘Apply online’ or apply via our Waikato Careers Website by clicking here All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 8 June 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Clindella Stirling at Clindella.Stirling@waikatodhb.health.nz Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.