Allied Health Educator/Moving and Handling Coordinator 1.0 FTE

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $87,999 - $99,420 and is covered by the collective agreement: PSA Allied MECA Allied, Public Health & Technical

Position Description | Allied Health Educator Moving and Handling Co-ordinator

In this role of Allied Educator and Moving and Handling Coordinator, you’ll have organisation-wide responsibility for Allied Education and to co-ordinate the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of a moving and handling programme for Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti. This includes project management, process development, reporting, administration and liaising with all stakeholders (management, employees and H&S representatives and a variety of external parties).

You’ll also contribute to Education and H&S strategy, developing a safety culture and help develop our annual programme of work. The role reports to the Director of Allied and Technical

This is a great opportunity to work alongside a great team of educators and coaches to deliver inter professional education at Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti.

Moū - About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Registered Allied Health Practitioner with a profession relevant to the role
• Experience in project implementation with demonstrated positive results and outcomes
• The ability to manage a diversity of relationships and the ability to be successful via influence

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete an application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. Successful candidates offered a position with us who require a work visa, will provide support with their Visa application. This booklet provides information on settling in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa.