Health Promotion Contract Manager at Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

Albert-Eden, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

127472.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Budget Management, Leadership, Mental Health Promotion, Wellbeing, Public Health Principles, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Responsiveness, Evidence-Based Practices

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHF) is a not-for-profit organisation that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing. Our mission is to lift the mental health and wellbeing of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. At the MHF, we value ōritetanga (fairness and equity), and we encourage whānaungatanga and relationship building based on tika, pono and aroha (respect, truthfulness, compassion). We ensure our work is toitū (sustainable), and we value diversity in our people and our ideas, and are always striving to promote te pae tawhiti (innovation). Join our Programmes and Resources Team! Are you experienced strategic leader, confident in delivering complex contracts and projects? If you're someone who loves bringing people together, managing moving parts and leading projects that truly make a difference, we’d love to have you on board. This is a great opportunity to join the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) as our Health Promotion Contract Manager, where you'll combine your passion for mental wellbeing, strategic leadership skills and your knack for project and contract delivery. Our Programmes and Resources team is a dynamic, purpose driven group working on initiatives that support rangatahi wellbeing, suicide prevention, workplace wellbeing, resource development and more. Guided by our kaupapa to lift the mental health and wellbeing of all people in Aotearoa, we value innovation, equity, and meaningful outcomes for communities. The Role As the Health Promotion Contract Manager, you’ll lead a team of multidisciplined specialists and contractors to deliver a range of community and sector-facing programmes. You’ll manage government contracts and MHF-funded projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to foster strong relationships and ensure all initiatives are culturally responsive and evidence based. What you will do Lead the delivery of government contracts and MHF-funded projects. Manage project timelines, budgets, reporting, and evaluation. Lead and empower through supportive, people-centred leadership. Ensures initiatives to be evidence based culturally responsive, and impactful. Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external partners. For a full job description click here You will have At least five years’ experience in project and budget management within public health or health promotion. Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering results. Strong knowledge of mental health promotion, wellbeing and public health principles. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and willingness to grow knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori. What we offer Vibrant office based in the heart of Maungawhau, Mt Eden Flexible working policy – Monday and Friday work from home Half-day Fridays Day off on your birthday 20 days sick leave Opportunity to build strong networks Equitable salary reviewed annually The salary band for this role is $106,985 - $127,472 and will be commensurate with the successful candidate's skills and experience. Even if you don’t have every skill listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We are reviewing applications as they come and will close the role when we have found the right person so don't wait! At the MHF we often are confronted with difficult stories about mental health, distress and suicide. Please consider your own mental health and ability to be exposed to this information prior to applying. Rainbow and takatāpui candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply. The Mental Health Foundation actively promotes the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

Lead a team to deliver community and sector-facing programmes while managing government contracts and MHF-funded projects. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.