Wellbeing Lead - Resident Doctors Support Services at Te Whatu Ora, All Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Aotearoa – all Health NZ locations
• Permanent, full time/part time negotiable

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 Service

The Resident Doctors Support Service (RDSS) has been established to support the efficient delivery of a well, well-trained medical workforce for today and into the future. Our small national team is supported with a strong network of local Resident Medical Officer (RMO) units, who deliver support services to the RMOs in our health system.

We are looking for a doctor to join our dedicated team, one who is as passionate about the future of our medical workforce as we are. We know that when RMOs are well-supported in their training, education and employment they are better able to meet the diverse needs of their patients and contribute positively to the overall health and wellbeing of their communities.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity in a newly established role. The Wellbeing Lead will develop and implement robust systems level well-being programmes to actively support and contribute to the achievement of our vision for a well, and well-trained resident doctor workforce.

The Wellbeing Lead will connect with local kaimahi health and well-being services and the clinicians specifically responsible for resident doctors both individually and collectively as they migrate around Health NZ and will also be the key link for the resident doctors health and safety committee.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• Experienced in developing and implementing mental and physical health and wellbeing programmes for a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrates willingness, and ability, to build constructive/effective relationships with stakeholders to build a sound understanding of their operational environment and context – minimum of 7 years.
• Ideally would have some prior experience working with and supporting RMOs, for example as a supervisor of training, prevocational training supervisor or clinical supervisor.
• Annual Practicing Certificate

About you

• 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 ad, 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.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday, 5 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.