Practice Lead Mane Ake - Te Waipounamu - NPHS

at  TE WHATU ORA

• On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives
• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Practice Lead role
  Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification
• New Zealand Registered Health Professional with a current annual practicing certificate
• 5+ years post-registration experience in a relevant setting with experience in team leadership within community settings
• Current full New Zealand driver’s licence
• Experience working with children experiencing mental health concerns, and their families/whānau
• Established networks within health, education, and social services sectors
• Proficient in case management systems and IT
• Health practice experience in culturally diverse communities would be ideal
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings desired

We have a fixed-term, full-time opportunity available to join our Te Waipounamu regional team as Practice Lead – Mane Ake. The primary purpose of the role is to provide operational management and planning for the Mana Ake team in conjunction with the programme lead and with the NGO employment partners. The position will provide clinical leadership and support to Mana Ake kaiarahi (team leaders) and schools to support the continuous improvement of the Mana Ake initiative.
Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow provides mental health and wellbeing support for children in primary school years 1-8 across Canterbury. Mana Ake kaimahi (workers) are employed by one of 13 NGO providers and support schools, families and whānau when children are experiencing issues that impact their wellbeing.
The Practice Lead – Mane Ake does not have any direct reports but provides oversight to Mana Ake kaiārahi across the Mana Ake provider network. Fixed- Term until 30 June 2026.