Primary Health Network Team Lead
Lead a team driving real change in patient care
- Build strong partnerships across healthcare
- Make a meaningful impact in your community
There has never been a more exciting time to join THINK Hauora, as our team embarks on a period of transformative change. We have redesigned our model to better serve our communities, with a strong focus on delivering equitable health outcomes for our region - now and into the future.
About THINK Hauora:
At THINK Hauora we are committed to enhancing health and wellbeing within all communities, including Maori, Pasifika, Youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities, across our rohe. We value diversity and inclusivity, and we warmly welcome individuals from all walks of life to contribute to our vision of Connecting Communities for Wellbeing.
THINK Hauora is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi to improve Hauora outcomes for the communities we serve.
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic Primary Health Network Team Lead to oversee the daily operations of our multidisciplinary team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the delivery of proactive, evidence-based care for people with Long Term Conditions, while supporting General Practices across the region.You will act as a key connector between practices, THINK Hauora, and other healthcare providers – ensuring seamless, coordinated care. This role also provides expert guidance on clinical, contractual, and funding matters, and involves regular local travel from either our Palmerston North or Horowhenua office.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, high-quality care for patients with long-term conditions
- Acting as a key support and liaison for general practices, providing clinical guidance and connecting them with THINK Hauora services
- Strengthening partnerships with general practices by coordinating patient care, facilitating referrals, and ensuring smooth communication and continuity across services
- Providing financial and contractual support to General Practices to ensure compliance and optimise funding
- Leading and supporting the team to deliver high-quality, compliant care through evaluating care plans, monitoring performance, conducting audits, and promoting continuous learning
You will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, with a current practicing certificate. A Prescribing qualification is preferred.
- Minimum 10 Years clinical nursing experience in Primary Health, with Practice Management experience
- Proven ability to lead and manage a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong leadership skills with experience motivating teams and providing clinical guidance
Highlights of Working with Us
At THINK Hauora you will work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about delivering primary health care to our region and making a positive impact to our communities. Working for THINK Hauora will provide genuine opportunity to contribute to the quality and wellbeing of our rohe.
Our staff benefits include:
- Professional Development opportunities
- EAP (employment assistance programme)
- All staff receive 10 days sick leave per annum after three-months' continuous service
- We enjoy casual-dress Fridays
To apply for this role, please Apply Now viaSeek.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and suitable applicants will be contacted.
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