Kaiwhakahaere Raukaha - Workforce Capacity and Capability Senior Manager (1.0FTE) at Northland District Health Board (Whangarei), Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Driving health equity for our community and for Māori is why we do what we do. Across our diverse backgrounds and skillsets, we respect and support each other in creating a healthier TeTai Tokerau; and trust one another to discover innovative ways to action real change in the region we love.

Northland DHB is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

Right now, Te Poutokomanawa (Māori Health Directorate) are seeking an experienced strategic leader with a passion for establishing relationships and building capability to join them in growing, recruiting, and developing our kaimahi Māori workforce.

Reporting to the Tumuaki Hauora Māori (General Manager, Te Poutokomanawa), you will have oversight across Māori workforce development, championing the provision of affirmative action within Northland DHB's workforce strategy and interact strategically across sector and other government agencies to build capacity and capability of the Māori workforce.

Your work will be varied, including developing a workforce capacity and capability plan, analysing performance, reviewing and further developing our existing Affirmative Action Plan, implementing the Northland DHB Workforce Strategy (2019 – 2029) objectives, designing and leading Māori workforce capability building initiatives, consulting and contributing in a multitude of projects, initiates, and with stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will be 100% committed to eliminating inequities and achieving the best outcomes for Māori, have a strong background and understanding of the challenges facing our kaimahi Māori workforce within the health sector, and hold a Masters level tertiary qualification in a relevant field i.e. Clinical, Public Health, Business Management, etc.

A career with Northland DHB will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Te Hirangi Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH22-273

Closes: 17 August 2022