Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand – Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral (MidCentral) provides healthcare services to over 190,000 people, primarily across the Manawatū, Horowhenua, and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, we also deliver key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
Following a recent organisational change process, we are now seeking to permanently appoint our leadership team. Success in these roles requires visionary leadership, strategic collaboration, and strong advocacy to uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and deliver meaningful, long-term improvements in health outcomes for our communities.
The following exciting opportunities have become available:

GROUP MANAGER ROLES

• Group Manager – Cancer Screening, Treatment and Support, and Women, Children, Youth and Community Health Groups
• Group Manager – Unplanned Care
• Group Manager – Surgical Services
• Group Manager – Mental Health and Addiction Services, and Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation Groups
  To be considered suitable for the role, you will have significant leadership experience and the ability to lead a team of skilled and motivated individuals. You will demonstrate a strong awareness of equity issues across the sector (including, but not limited to, Māori health), and a thorough understanding of the function and challenges of the service group. You will possess excellent communication skills, including active listening, group facilitation, report writing, and public speaking. A relevant management qualification and/or a minimum of 10 years’ experience managing complex healthcare teams is required.
  Job descriptions for these roles are attached.

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For enquiries about the Group Manager roles, please contact Keyur Anjaria, People Partnering Lead, at keyur.anjaria@tewhatuora.govt.nz.