Mental Health and Addiction Manager

Mental Health and Addictions Manager (MH&A) - Health New Zealand, South Canterbury 

• Kensington Centre (Based on the Timaru Hospital Campus)
• Permanent 1 FTE
• Monday to Friday Hours

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.

About the Role

The role is responsible for delivering equitable safe and effective MH&A service delivery ensuring a high performing system. This includes supporting the delivery of the Hospital and Specialist Services (H&SS) local, regional, and national MH&A health targets and prioritises by working with clinical leadership to support change programmes and manage resource allocation. 

Supporting clinical and operational services, the role leads the MH&A team, and is responsible for building a high performing hospital and specialist service delivery meeting the expectations of Te Whatu Ora, the New Zealand Health Plan (Te Pae Tata) and Pae Ora legislation.

Patient and whānau experience are at the heart of this role, driving service delivery improvements. 

About the Service

South Canterbury boasts one of the most integrated health systems in the country. Our community is small enough that we know each other by name, yet large enough to provide a broad range of care. This unique combination allows us to offer personalized and effective support to those who need it most.

About you

This role will suit an individual with proven senior leadership experience across a wide range of environments including Mental Health and Addiction (MH&A). 

Experience leading teams through change and the ability to think, plan and act strategically is required along with connecting and inspiring people, building a highly motivated and engaged workforce.   Inclusive leadership skills leading to quality contributions of individuals and teams to drive outcomes, is key in this role.

This role has financial delegations and therefore, budgeting, forecasting and cost management skills are required.

Other requirements for success in this role.

• Demonstrates an understanding of Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, the significance, and obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to give effect to these expectations in a meaningful way, and the commitments to equity and priorities of Wai2575.
• 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.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advertisement but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of an individual Employment Agreement Collective, and the salary will be in accordance with relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: 18 February 2025.