Administration Team Leader - Community Services , Mental Health & Addictions

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau

Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau Health is a dynamic and progressive branch of the organisation committed to making a real difference to the health outcomes of the multi-cultural community it serves.
Due to an internal promotion, we have an opportunity for a dynamic people leader to take up the post of Mental Health and Addictions Administration Team Leader Community Services.

This position is responsible for:

• Providing leadership and co‐ordination of the administration staff within community Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) Services;
• Supporting the wellbeing, practice and professional development of community administrators within Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) Services;
• Ensuring a high standard of quality of service is provided to internal and external stakeholders;
• Contributing to the development of new systems and processes to ensure Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) Services is continuing to meet targets and embracing new technology.

The preferred candidate will have relevant qualifications in administration, customer service or similar, have previous experience in leadership, as an Administration Team Leader or similar, and could work with limited direction. Commitment to the service, flexibility and attention to detail are essential for the role, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to establish report, apply critical thinking, and use initiative.
There is opportunity to engage in service development along-side Service Managers and to enrol in professional development studies which makes this role attractive to emerging leaders who wish to progress their career pathway.
This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, primally based on Lambie Drive, Manukau Community Mental Health, there is a requirement for travel to other service sites.
The salary range is dependent on skills and experience and will be paid in line with the National Administration Collective agreement.
To make an application please apply at www.countieshealthjobs.com or to review the position description please “click here’’. For more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre via email Tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz

• Providing leadership and co‐ordination of the administration staff within community Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) Services;
• Supporting the wellbeing, practice and professional development of community administrators within Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) Services;
• Ensuring a high standard of quality of service is provided to internal and external stakeholders;
• Contributing to the development of new systems and processes to ensure Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) Services is continuing to meet targets and embracing new technology