Head of Department - Health in Aging at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Employment Type: 0.2 FTE Fixed Term 3 years

About the Role

We are seeking expressions of interest for the role of Head of Department for Specialist Health Services for Older People (SHSOP) / Health in Aging (HIA) at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.

Working in partnership with organisational, service and business leaders, the Head of Department will support the development and delivery of the Service Strategic Plan. Key priorities include ensuring access to high-quality specialist care, reducing health inequities, and improving outcomes for Māori in line with the goals of Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.

The role provides leadership, coaching and support to medical colleagues within the SHSOP/HIA service and contributes to recruitment, professional reviews and practice development. A key focus will be ensuring Health in Aging services align with organisational goals and values while continuing to develop in response to the needs of the Bay of Plentys diverse and rapidly growing population.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply using the link below attaching a copy of your Curriculum Vitae along with a short letter discussing your capacity generically to deal with the responsibilities set out in the Position Description, including the following points;

• Commitment to working collaboratively with the service leadership team
• Acknowledging the requirement to be responsive with communication
• Becoming familiar with annual/monthly budgets

This is a three-year tenure. The successful applicant will have one day per week of their current FTE allocated to the leadership responsibilities. 

For more information around the role please click here for the attached position description. 

Working at 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 Sunday 1st of November.