Operations Manager - Mental Health Services for Older Adultsat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā -
Operations Manager - Mental Health Service for Older AdultsPermanent Ful-time position40 hours per weekBased in Taharoto Road, Takapuna An exciting opportunity has become available for a full time Operations Manager, within the Mental Health Services for Older Adults within Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services.About YouWe are looking for an enthusiastic and driven person, who is ready to manage a diverse range of both inpatient and community mental health services, which is delivered across multiple sites across the Waitematā district.
This role will work in close partnership with the Clinical Director and the Clinical Nurse Advisor. You will also work closely with other Operations Managers across the Specialist Mental Health and Addictions Services and the senior leadership team to ensure that services are delivered consistently across the Waitematā District.Strong operational capability, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to build positive, effective relationships will be key to success in this role.
You will need to be confident working collaboratively with a wide range of local stakeholders, including NGOs, Primary Care, Hospital Provider Services, and other key health partners. Sound financial and business acumen will also be an advantage.Through these relationships you will contribute to a clinical and organisational environment that is responsible for providing acute (community and inpatient) and recovery focused specialist mental health assessment and treatment to people residing within the Waitematā catchment.
The service is also responsible for providing acute community assessment and treatment to people of all ages (including children, youth and older adults) over the weekends and outside of normal working hours. Services are delivered across multiple sites.For a copy of the Position Description, Click HereWorking 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic via emailJob code: WDHB19789Closing date: 24 February 2026