Service Lead - Capital Coast/Hutt Valley/Wairarapa at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full time
• Based in the Wellington Region

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. 

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role 

This role reports to the Regional Occupational Health Manager and provides senior leadership for the Occupational Health service across the assigned districts(s).

The role provide advice to local operations managers, fostering strong collaborative relationships to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.  It provides recommendations to the Occupational Health leadership team and partners on the delivery of strategic initiatives.

The position is responsible in partnership with the Regional Occupational Health Manager for local engagement with key external stakeholders outlined in this position description and ensures active participation of workers in matters related to Occupational Health.

The primary purpose of the role is to: 

• Have responsibility for coordinating, monitoring, and improving service delivery of Occupational Health services, ensuring quality, safety and employee centred care
• Implement service strategies that align to service KPIs
• Lead and manage Occupational Health teams in assigned District(s)

Working for Health New Zealand

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.    

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday, 29 April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.