Operations Manager/Kaiwhakahaere Tira Mahi

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Location: Wellington District
Service: Mental Health Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS)
Contract: Permanent, full-time ( 1 FTE)
Salary: $138,000 - $160,000

E PĀ ANA KI A TATOU - ABOUT US

You will enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

Partnering with us to realise the vision of change with a team who are committed and passionate about the vision principles and model of care

• Working in partnership with tangata whaiora and whānau in their communities, to build stronger connections both across the mental health and addiction system in the localities that you work in
• The ability to work more closely with your colleagues across the district, and across the distinct functions and specialities within the service
• Opportunities for greater flexibility of both work hours and locations across the district
• Greater opportunities for career progression and the development of specialisms in key areas of practice
• Access to further training and development
• Support from a dedicated project team including project and change management.

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
To find out more about us click on the following links:
Capital and Coast
Hutt Valley
Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

KŌRERO MŌ TE TŪRANGA - ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you ready to make a difference for our local district specialist mental health and addiction services?
MHAIDS is undertaking a change in the way we deliver mental health and addiction services across the district. We are looking for people who are innovative and passionate about leading people and have a strong grounding in mental health and addiction services in a New Zealand context.

As part of this change, we are looking for an Operations Manager, After Hours District and Hospital Operations, Mental Health and Addiction Services. The ideal candidate will:

• Be comfortable working in a changing environment
• Believes in integrated care and local community development
• Can demonstrate experience in working closely with tāngata whaiora and whanau to deliver person-directed specialised mental health and addiction services.
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to equity and improving outcomes for people that focuses on the vision of care closer to home.
• Enjoy achieving and driving for results, and working for a service that has a sharp vision and purpose.

Supporting staff and working closely with internal and external stakeholders will be a key part of your work, alongside the day to day running of your service and functions while managing any issues and risks that may arise. You will be supported by a dedicated project team and will be working with like-minded people who are passionate about the change.

The Operations Manager for this service is responsible for:

• MHAIDS Operations Centre Staff
• MHAIDS Casual Pool
• After Hours Medical Rostering
• Regional Acute Day Service (RADS)
• Mental Health Needs Assessment and Service Coordinatio