Assistant Health Centre Manager - Rimutaka Prison

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Combine your passion for empowering others – pass on your knowledge and make a difference.
• Enjoy an environment where no two days are the same.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

We are seeking a motivated leader to support the Health Centre Manager in overseeing daily coordination, staff management, and the provision of on-site health services.   The team consists of both clinical and non-clinical staff where you will thrive working in a complex and challenging environment.

The Health Services Team deals with a broad range of general and mental health issues, respond to emergencies, consult with external health services and undertake health education for this high health needs population.  Working collaboratively with Doctors, Allied Health professionals, external agencies, and other Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) staff you will promote a philosophy of care within the prison which ensures the delivery of quality primary health services to those in our management. The ability to form new relationships is vital in this role.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

Join our team if you're a registered health professional with a current annual practicing certificate who embodies our Kaupapa.  Show us in writing how you meet these key requirements:

You've worked in primary/community, secondary, or tertiary health settings, gaining valuable experience with acute and complex health issues.  You grasp the professional, ethical, and legislative aspects of health service care, especially in a prison context.

Your skills in literacy, fiscal management, leadership, and management are top-notch. You can showcase your business savvy in a healthcare environment. If selected, you'll become part of a driven team committed to integrating a Kaupapa Māori model of care into health services.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua. 

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau. 

Tono ināianei | Apply now – Applications close Monday 6th May 2024

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.  All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.  

If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.