Manager - Community Mental Health & Addictions Servicesat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki - - New Plymouth

The Health New Zealand Domestic Job Copy TemplateManager Community Mental Health & AddictionsMental Health & Addictions ServicesTaranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)Permanent PositionHealth 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 RoleWe are seeking an inspirational manager with strong mental health and/or addictions skills and experience as well as proven clinical leadership background to manage our Community Mental Health & Addictions ServicesPlease click here to view the position descriptionAbout the Team/Service/ LocationYou will be primarily accountable for: Supporting, directing and coaching Team Leaders/relevant staff as required/appropriate Monitoring of the services to ensure effective service delivery, which encompasses business planning,financial, human resource management and budget accountabilities Working in partnership with the Heads of Department and Professional leads of the relevantprofessions in promoting, facilitating and providing clinical governance to the team, to enhance best patient care outcomes and to ensure safe clinical practice standards are maintained.

This includes leading evidenced based professional clinical practice. For more information on living and working in Taranaki click hereAbout youSuccessful candidates will be:Minimum five (5) years experience post registration in a clinical management position.Advanced experience in a range of clinical settings.Previous senior leadership experience.Proven ability to work in a complex and change environment.Quality improvement experience.Change and financial management experience (desirable).Understanding of New Zealand health legislation.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 23 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ross Ekdahl at ross.ekdahl@tdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.