Maori Pacific Jobs

Counsellor | Psychologist

University of Auckland — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:46:29 +0000

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and one of the world’s major research universities. We employ over 5400 academic and professional staff to support the success of 41,000+ students.

The University Health and Counselling Service (UCHS) helps students to prevent and overcome personal difficulties relating to their physical and mental wellbeing we are continually developing and advancing the range of personal and wellbeing support services it offers.

The Counselling team provides short-term counselling support for students by helping them manage issues that are impacting on their studies and supporting them to achieve their full potential at the University.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic clinician for a part-time (0.6FTE) permanent position to provide assessment, counselling and referrals.

Accountabilities

Maintain a student focused standard of service, where support and intervention assist students to maintain their goals of academic achievement

Liaise professionally, in a timely and supportive manner, with other relevant staff at the University of Auckland
Provide academic support and/or advocacy, in accordance with University regulations and in an equitable and professional manner

For more information on the role, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qualifications

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will have a post-graduate qualification in counselling, psychology, or allied health with full registration with NZAC, NZ Psychological Association or relevant registration board.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

Have proven skills in building and maintaining relationships with clients, community agencies and other areas of the university
Enjoy working as part of a team
Have a tertiary qualification in the area of counselling or related field
Knowledge of mental health issues and skill in managing high-risk situations

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated clinician, experienced in working with young people, to join a positive and dynamic team, committed to supporting students in achieving their academic goals.

Additional Information

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is dedicated to providing an excellent and stimulating environment for its employees which ensures a healthy work-life balance through.

Five weeks’ annual leave per annum (pro-rated)
Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution.
Over 300 different career development courses.
Flexible employment practices
Discounted, onsite childcare, parking and various leisure and recreation services.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Monday, 8th February 2021 to be considered. Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining what strengths you would bring to this role.

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for two weeks on arrival.

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an off-shore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.

Establishment Manager – Clinical Research Services

University of Auckland — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:42:30 +0000

Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and one of the world’s major research universities. As the country’s largest and most comprehensive university, the University of Auckland conducts teaching and research across eight faculties and two large-scale research institutes.

Liggins Institute

The Liggins Institute was the University’s first Large Scale Research Institute. It is a world-leading centre for translational research on fetal and child health, the impact of nutrition on health throughout life, genomic and epigenomic regulation of growth and development and clinical trials in maternal and perinatal health. The Institute is home to a number of highly specialised clinical research services, including trial coordination and follow up, a clinical research unit, as well as the University’s Clinical Research Data Platform.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

With continued expansion, the opportunity has arisen to appoint an experienced change specialist to help establish world-class Clinical Research services for the university of Auckland, hosted by the Institute.

Two Year Fixed-Term Contract

Reporting to the Institute Operations Manager, this newly established role is key to bringing our clinical research services together into one combined service offering, providing a seamless and high-quality service to university-wide researchers and external clients.

The Establishment Manager – Clinical Research Services will provide strategic leadership for the establishment of Clinical Research services including the development of the University’s Clinical Research Data Platform. They will also drive engagement and use of the platform throughout the University.

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

Strategy and Planning including developing scalable and efficient strategies for continued consistent results and growth. This also includes implementation of these strategies and processes to enable development, promotion and running of clinical research services hosted at the Liggins Institute.
Lead Continuous Improvement by proactively reviewing work processes and liaising with relevant staff to implement improvements that enable a shift to best practice delivery of clinical research services.
Staff Leadership including leadership, mentoring and direction for professional staff in clinical research services and encourage behaviours aligned to the development and maintenance of a culture that is inclusive, flexible, supportive, collaborative and which encourages excellence
Operational Leadership including initial contribution to and review and oversight of operations and management committees, governance meetings and delivery of agreed services across the University and with external clients.
Stakeholder Management including responsibility for the growing the awareness and reputation of the service among relevant internal and external client groups.
Health and Safety Leadership

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and establishing systems supporting world-class clinical research. They will have a strong knowledge of clinical research service delivery and leadership of clinical research services in multidisciplinary teams. You will also demonstrate solid knowledge and application of best practice in clinical research and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), as well as strong financial and budget management. Experience managing change, developing new clinical research services and working collaboratively is also valuable in this role.

For more detailed information about the responsibilities and requirements of the role, please review the Position Description.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

In the Liggins Institute, you will enjoy a close-knit, high performing culture, driven by a shared vision to understand how early life events impact lifelong health. As Liggins Institute Director Professor Frank Bloomfield says, one of the great things about working at the Liggins Institute is that it “feels like a family”. In addition, you will enjoy working with some high-profile Researchers (find out more here) and contribute to research that is truly life changing for future generations. You can hear more about working at the Liggins Institute in the video below.

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
Career development programmes
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
6.75% superannuation scheme

For more information please visit our Staff Benefits page.

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Wednesday, 10th February, 2021 and include an up to date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Josh Chapman – j.chapman@auckland.ac.nz

Client Services Assistant – Grafton – Part Time

University of Auckland — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:40:40 +0000

Libraries and Learning Services at the University of Auckland is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging person to join our Client Services team as a Client Services Assistant based at the Philson Library on the Grafton Campus.

The Opportunity

The Client Services team includes Libraries and Information Commons, and is responsible for providing excellent, friendly, and informative support to all our customers, enabling clients to navigate across a range of library and information commons services, and referring to other services where appropriate.

The hours

We are recruiting for one permanent, part-time position at the Philson Library, Grafton Campus for the following shift:

Position A (15.5 hours) – Monday 5pm-10pm, Tuesday 5pm-10pm, Thursday 8am-2pm
*Hours of work may vary during exams, but the minimum hours per week will remain.

For more information on the role, view the position description.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates who understand that customer service is not a department, it is an attitude! This means you can demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving and customer service skills, along with the ability to interact with people from various backgrounds. Your passion for great customer service is demonstrated in the pride you take in your work, and your ability to exercise good judgement when it comes to effectively identifying their needs and resolving or escalating queries.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will display excellent communication skills, a helpful and supportive approach, good IT skills, and the ability to excel when working independently, and as part of a team.

As we are a large and complex organisation, relevant experience in the tertiary sector will be considered favourably or experience in a similarly complex environment.

Additional Information

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Friday, 5th February 2021 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

International Marketing Advisor – 6 Months Fixed Term

University of Auckland — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:38:39 +0000

The International Office is responsible for developing and implementing the international strategy to attract students from around the world to study at The University of Auckland. Reporting to the International Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for providing marketing support to staff across the International Office.

This role is fast-paced and varied, and we are looking for someone enthusiastic and well organised to join our International Marketing team. This is a busy role and requires candidates to have a flexible and proactive approach to their working environment as no two days are the same. You will be known as a go-to person with strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.

You will be able to demonstrate previous experience and capability in designing and managing digital marketing strategies and projects, including planning, content development and execution of digital lead generation and conversion marketing campaigns. You will be responsible for international social media channels and producing content for and managing digital platforms, along with providing updates to the University website. You will also provide support for online and offshore recruitment activity, planning campaigns to promote international events and managing collateral delivery to ensure their success.

You will be a positive, confident individual who works well as part of a team. You will pride yourself on your commitment to the highest standards of customer service, be adept at managing a variety of stakeholders and exhibit a good understanding and appreciation of other cultures. Your oral and written communication skills will be excellent, as will your interpersonal skills. You demonstrate initiative and enjoy managing events. You are comfortable presenting to an audience.

Qualifications

You will be tertiary qualified in marketing or a relevant discipline and ideally have a minimum of 2 years marketing experience within the NZ tertiary education sector, including digital marketing. Conversational fluency in another language would be an advantage but is not required.

Additional Information

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Wednesday, 30th January 2021 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Additional Information

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

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Senior Advisor – Engagement

MinEducation — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:36:06 +0000

Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa, and welcome.

Permanent – full-time
Manage internal and external engagement
Broad communication and engagement role

Help shape the future of education

At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About us

Education Infrastructure Service (EIS), a part of the Ministry of Education, manages the Crown’s second largest property portfolio of around 2,100 schools with a book value of $19.6 billion, the largest payroll in the country, and transport over 100,000 students to and from school each day.

Our vision for school property is that all schools have quality learning environments as part of a well-managed and sustainable portfolio that helps deliver equitable and excellent outcomes for every child.

About the role

You will provide external and internal engagement support across EIS with specific account management/portfolio responsibilities.

Engagement support may include developing communication plans, media statements, website and intranet content, leadership communications, social media and proactive media content; reviewing other stakeholder engagement materials; and developing practice and processes.

This role will report to a Team Leader and must be able to confidently contribute to the driving forward of the EIS engagement and communications work programme.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engagement Advisor with significant corporate communications experience in providing internal and external engagement advice and implementation support. You will be an expert at managing stakeholder risks, issues and opportunities, with excellent communication skills and experience to ensure risks are mitigated and good news opportunities are utilised.

You will also offer the following:

Exceptional writing skills, driven to produce work of a high standard, and with energy to deliver high volumes of work for extended periods of time
Proven experience in working across a broad range of engagement activities and channels
The ability to provide best practice engagement advice and support using a variety of methods and approaches to support delivery
Strong interpersonal skills will help you partner with the business, ensuring early engagement and the ability to provide proactive engagement support
The ability to deal effectively with pressure and multiple deadlines through good time management and prioritisation

If you’d like to bring your skills to a challenging but rewarding role within an organisation that’s continuously reaching goals and striving for a better future for New Zealand, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our understanding of the education system.

As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/673204_JobDesc.pdf

Recruitment Coordinator – IT

MinEducation — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:34:39 +0000

Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome.

Help shape the future of education

At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes. Our organisation is made up of over 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all work to help shape the future of education.

About our team

The People Capability team supports the organisation to look after our greatest strength – our people. We understand that to get the best outcomes for children and young people, our people need to be at their best too.

We’re currently expanding our team to ensure our capability enables us to deliver key strategic outcomes including:

building Education’s ability to attract, recruit and retain great people
supporting a highly motivated, engaged, collaborative and diverse workforce
developing our people’s skills and capability to contribute to strong organisational performance
delivering excellent advice and service.

You’ll be joining the Sourcingand Selection team who are passionate about exploring inclusive ways of recruiting to attract diverse talent. The team will support you on implementing D&I practices in recruitment such as mitigating biases at key stages of the screening and selection process.

We are looking for a Recruitment Coordinator who will be dedicated to recruiting talent for the ICT team which is part of the Business Enablement Group. The ICT team provide the Ministry with the support it needs to plan, deliver, use and maintain a range of IT systems. They help with the technology and infrastructure needed to deliver on the Ministry’s programmes. It forms part of the wider Business Enablement Group which delivers well-connected, efficient and effective corporate services that enable our people to do their best work every day.

About this role

As Recruitment Coordinator you will work closely with the Senior Recruitment Advisor- IT to deliver on the IT project recruitment for the next 6 months. You’ll be involved in proactively sourcing candidates for technical roles, data mining job databases, and creating talent pipelines on our recruitment technology Springboard. This is a great opportunity to get involved in a large-scale recruitment project and develop your skills in proactive sourcing.

We want all candidates to have a great experience. As an expert multi-tasker, you will help to ensure a seamless process for candidates and Managers. You’ll be looking after candidate queries, keeping them warm and engaged throughout the recruitment process. You’ll also support Managers with arranging interviews and delivering candidate feedback that is prompt and constructive. We will count on you to ensure that applications are always tracked accurately in our recruitment system.

About you

You’ll have a keen eye for detail and will be able to stay one step ahead with your ability to plan and organise. You may have some recruitment experience and/or have exposure in a customer service-oriented role. The essential thing is to be a quick learner, as you’ll be trained on Boolean sourcing and systemising talent pipelining using Springboard.

Having worked in a large complex organisation is an advantage. This is a great opportunity for you to step into talent acquisition and hone your skills in sourcing, recruitment technology and candidate management.

You’ll have the backing of a friendly, supportive knowledgeable team where you can further develop and broaden your skills and experience.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Maori, Pacific and people with disabilities, who will enrich our understanding of the education system.

As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to adhering to Te Tiriti O Waitangi guiding principles in our work for and with Maori students, their whanau, hapu and iwi.

Senior Advisor Te Kahu Toi – Intensive Wraparound Service

MinEducation — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:32:54 +0000

Senior Advisor – Te Kahu Tōī Intensive Wraparound Service

Permanent
National Office – Wellington

Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome.

Help shape the future of education

At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group and team

SE&S – Sector Enablement and Support

Our teams around the country work closely with the Early Childhood and Schooling sectors, providers, and communities to provide support, expertise and resources to help children and young people reach their full potential.

We also directly provide Learning Support for around 40,000 children and young people.

The Ministry of Education’s Te Kahu Tōī, Intensive Wraparound Service provides support to families and schools to help a small number of children and young people who have behaviour, social and/or learning needs that are highly complex and challenging (and may have associated intellectual difficulty), require support at school, at home and in the community and for whom all local services/supports have been fully utilised and are unable to meet their needs.

The Te Kahu Tōī, Intensive Wraparound Service will coordinate and develop an individualised plan that supports the student within the loca l school setting while working directly with families/whānau and the students at home and within the community settings, working collaboratively with education, health, welfare and other social service and community agencies.

About this role

The Senior Advisor, Te Kahu Tōī, Intensive Wraparound Service will be responsible for monitoring, analysing and reporting the provision and delivery of services in accordance with the goals, objectives and policies of the Ministry and the principles of the Te Kahu Tōī, Intensive Wraparound Service.

The Senior Advisor will maintain an open, responsive and inquiry-focused relationship with key stakeholders, as well as ensure service advice and communication is accurate, accessible and informative.

The role includes developing and reporting on indicators of performance, analysing and monitoring trends and contributing to evaluation work.

About you

To be successful in the role, you’ll be working collaboratively with Te Kahu Tōī teams, the wider Ministry and key external stakeholders to provide timely advice and support. You’ll be communicating your ideas through quality written advice. We’ll also count on you to shape, frame and improve our data collection, data analysis and reporting functions.

You will also offer the following:

Skills in using statistical and demographic analysis and qualitative and quantitative data research to inform and evaluate operational policy design
A high level of skill in excel spreadsheets
Previous experience at a senior level in education, special education, health or welfare sectors
Previous experience in supporting evaluations
The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga

You’ll be joining a small, high-performing national office team with a culture of constructive open-minded debate and working together to make an impact.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our understanding of the education system.

As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Senior Recruitment Advisor

MinEducation — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:31:37 +0000

Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome.

Help shape the future of education

About our team

The People Capability team supports the organisation to look after our greatest strength- our people. We understand that to get the best outcomes for children and young people, our people need to be at their best too.

We’re currently expanding our team to ensure our capability enables us to deliver key strategic outcomes including:

building Education’s ability to attract, recruit and retain great people
supporting a highly motivated, engaged, collaborative and diverse workforce
developing our people’s skills and capability to contribute to strong organisational performance
delivering excellent advice and service.

We are looking for a Senior Recruitment Advisor- IT who will be dedicated to recruiting talent for the ICT team wh ich is part of the Business Enablement Group. The ICT team provide the Ministry with the support it needs to plan, deliver, use and maintain a range of IT systems. They help with the technology and infrastructure needed to deliver on the Ministry’s programmes. It forms part of the wider Business Enablement Group which delivers well-connected, efficient and effective corporate services that enable our people to do their best work every day.

About the role

As Senior Recruitment Advisor- IT you will be focused on recruiting IT talent to deliver a range of digital projects and services to support the business and education sector. You will be proactively sourcing and creating talent pipelines for roles in software development, infrastructure, digital and CX, and project/business analysis.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll provide end-to-end recruitment services and assist managers to develop job adverts, selection criteria, interview guides and any other job-specific material required for the role. A Recruitment Coordinator will be working alongside you to support you with sourcing, candidate management and interview arrangements.

We want all candidates to have a great experience. You’ll be looking after candidate queries, ensuring the recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and supporting the managers in delivering prompt and constructive feedback to candidates throughout the hiring process.

We are open to considering either a contract or fixed-term arrangement.

About you

You’ll have experience with proactive talent sourcing techniques and recruitment technology, as well as a consultative approach with internal stakeholders. You will have extensively recruited in the IT sector and will be able to leverage on current candidate networks and relationships to source for highly technical roles.

You’re great at executing recruitment projects, highly organised and have an eye for detail. You possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal. There will be several things to juggle so prioritising and planning is essential in being able to deliver to timelines. Work experience in a large complex organisation makes it easier for you to transition into the Ministry environment.

You’ll have the backing of a friendly, supportive and knowledgeable team who possess diverse skillsets. You will have the opportunity to further broaden your own skills, while also contributing to the development of the wider team by sharing your experiences.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Maori, Pacific and people with disabilities, who will enrich our understanding of the education system.

As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to adhering to Te Tiriti O Waitangi guiding principles in our work for and with Maori students, their whanau, hapu and iwi.

Senior Support Officer

MinEducation — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:29:14 +0000

Business Support
Permanent, Lower Hutt

Help shape the future of Education

At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

About this role

You will be based in the Lower Hutt Office and part of a large Wellington regional team. You will be providing business support services for our front-line teams.

About you

Some key things we are looking for

If you are enthusiastic, nurture working relationships with a wide range of people, are great at co-ordinating and organising, have a passion for kid’s education and like the idea of supporting front-line teams to do this, then this role is definitely for you.

You will never have two days that are the same, you will take on the role with enthusiasm and your organisation and planning skills will be second to none. Your calm and professional approach will shine through at all times even when things are extremely busy.

In order to be considered for this role you will need:

Sense of humour
A positive can do attitude
Flexibility and a desire to learn
A collaborative team approach
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Proven Time Management Skills
Attention to detail
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Suite skills – including Excel and PDF Pro

To drive the Ministry of Education cars you will need a full driver’s licence.

What can we offer you?

There will be ongoing learning and development opportunities, giving you an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your career here at the Ministry of Education.

Are you ready to make a difference?

As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

If you think you have what it takes to be part of this awesome team and you have the right level of skills and experience, then I encourage you to ‘apply online’

Tūmuaki – General Manager

Mana Recruitment — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:28:12 +0000

Do you have an in-depth understanding and practical experience in Māori health service management? Utilise your leadership and people management skills within this unique and innovative Health service.

Provide diligent leadership and direction to staff.
Steer the course of an innovative, community-based organisation.
Incorporate and embed Kaupapa Māori frameworks.

Hora Te Pai Health Services was established 30 years ago by Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongai and is based on the sunny Kāpiti Coast, north of Wellington. Established with the intent of supporting the wellbeing of Māori health in the local community – it’s a small practice with huge aroha. Providing comprehensive, high quality health care, wellbeing and social services, the organisation’s focus is to promote personal growth and self-determination for their clients and community.

A unique and exciting opportunity has opened up for a Tūmuaki /General Manager;

To drive the business forward, sustainably into the future.
Provide sound leadership and direction to staff.
Support the Board to develop strategy that is consistent with the Service’s vision.
Incorporate and embed Kaupapa Māori frameworks cross organisationally.

The Tūmuaki – General Manager will have the confidence to correctly apply tikanga to work practices and stakeholder relationships, will have a high level of investment in the local community and for the satisfaction of their clients. Community and local iwi engagement is critical so your ability to draw on your well established iwi, hapū and marae connections is vital to your success in this role.

Highly values driven and courageous in all that you do, you will be able to role-model effective and bold leadership that is both innovative and visionary. Your well-honed communication and relationship building skills will see you working collaboratively to develop and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of key stakeholder groups and you will bring parties together to connect build and unify others toward shared vision and goals.

We call on applicants with appropriate experience, knowledge, and skills including:

In-depth understanding and practical experience in Māori health service management.
Knowledge of current research and best practice in New Zealand and internationally in regard to indigenous and Māori
An appreciation and affinity with tikanga Māori and an understanding of Te Reo Māori.
Experience in facilitating meetings and providing leadership in the health and disability sector.
Demonstrated experience as a GM, operations manager, or senior people leader.
A good understanding of commercial law and legislation as it relates to a SME.
Experience in business management, planning and financial control supported by well-rounded financial acumen and risk/compliance skills.
Skilled in operationalising concepts and strategies and be able to work with complexity comfortably.
A history of building a high performing organisational culture, bringing people together and building a unity of purpose.
Skilled in the implementation and delivery of Boards of trustees’ decisions and policies.
A record of people management, and skills in the end to end attraction, hiring, supervision and performance assessment – attracting and retaining the right people to deliver the right services.
Experience in supporting and working with the governance Board and various Crown agencies.
A personal drive and motivation coupled with a lack of ego.
Be intellectually sharp, capable, and agile.
Relevant tertiary qualifications, which may be offset by considerable and comparable experience.

This is a significant opportunity for an individual to take a career step forward, and to harvest real results at a community level. Remuneration and benefits are at a level to attract those with an experienced skill set and strong cultural competency.

To apply, or to enquire further in confidence call or email please contact Heather Walker for a confidential conversation now on (09) 632 1108 or email your up-dated CV and covering letter through to heather@manarecruitment.co.nz.

Applications close: Monday the 25th of January 2021 at 5.00pm.