Kaitakitaki Operations Manager - Te Hau Ranga Ora at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Kaitakitaki – Operations Manager

Te Hau Ranga Ora

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui

Perm, full time (40 hours per week)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, and actively focuses on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

• Aroha - The value of love, respect, and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
• Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
• Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
• Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

“Kaua e rangiruatia te Hāpai o te hoe, e kore to tātou waka e ū ki uta”

Do not lift the paddle out of unison or our canoe will never reach the shore

E te hunga e ngākaunui ana ki ngā kaupapa hauora, tēnā koutou katoa!

Tēnei te reo karanga o Te Whatu Ora Hohipera ki Whanganui, i wātea tētehi tūranga i roto i Te Hau Ranga Ora hauora Māori. I karanga atu kia koutou i heahea ana ki te whakatinana i te kaupapa o whānau ora, Pae ora hoki i roto i to tātou Hohipera.

Titiro mai, pānui mai, tono mai!

The whānau of Te Hau Ranga Ora are excited to offer this opportunity for an enthusiastic, confident, and passionate person who is committed to achieving equity in health outcomes aligned to the aspirations of Pae Ora for Māori patient's and whānau.

As part of Te Hau Ranga Ora - Māori Health Services this team member would be focussed on achieving equity of health outcomes for Māori with a commitment to whānau ora as fundamental philosophy here at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Whanganui hospital.

This Kaitakitaki Operations Manager position is to:

• Be the clinical operational manager of the Haumoana services and support to the Kaiuringi and Kaitakitaki of Te Hau Ranga Ora - Māori Health Service.

• Work with Kaiuringi and leaders of Whanganui Hospital and Specialist Services to understand & strengthen the kaupapa of Pae Ora and whānau centred care using Te Ao Māori principles, equity tools and methodologies

• Mentoring and work with operational leaders and staff to provide services that are whānau centred respecting māori values and beliefs

• Advise and support leaders of Whanganui Hospital and Specialist Services to understand & strengthen the kaupapa of Pae Ora, whānau ora in practice and building culturally knowledgeable and responsive teams

• Work with the Kaiuringi, Kaitakitaki of Te Hau Ranga Ora to identify, design, and deliver on service improvement training opportunities for the team that drive the kaupapa of Pae Ora and improving outcomes for Māori patients and whānau

• Ensure work practices maintain the mana of Te Hau Ranga Ora and uphold the values of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Whanganui hospital

• Role model the kaupapa of Whānau Ora and cultural practices from a Te Ao Māori perspective.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

• You must be able to demonstrate that you are registered with the New Zealand (Nursing Council) and that your scope of practice enables you to undertake the duties of this position.
• You will have experience in working across many sectors and established networks within our local community/iwi.
• You must have a demonstrated understanding of Pae Ora and the philosophy of whānau centred care, have effective working relationships and will be proficient in te reo me ōna tikanga and whakawhanaungatanga.
• You will have proven ability to walk and work confidently across Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pakeha environments and within clinical settings.

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Coordinator by emailing jobs@wdhb.org.nz or phoning +6463488911.

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Applications close: 23 Jan 2026, however this vacancy will close when a suitable candidate is found

Since we would like our preferred candidate to commence employment as early as possible, we may close this vacancy earlier if we found a suitable candidate for this position. Therefore, please do not wait until the closing date to apply for this role.