Manager Mental Health & Addictions Servicesat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki - - Stratford

Manager Mental Health and Addictions ServicesTaranaki Base Hospital, New PlymouthPermanent, Fulltime1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleReporting to the Group Director Operations Taranaki this position will provide both operational planning and leadership for their designated area of responsibility.The Manager Mental Health and Addictions Service will:oversee service delivery and the implementation of new strategies, contribute to agreed projects within the service and provide the day-to-day management of the service.be part of the team that collaborates with Senior Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Leaders to support, co-ordinate and monitor teams and outcomes within all of these services.also work in collaboration with relevant external stakeholders and other providers of their services to achieve agreed service goals and promote open communication between all stakeholders – both internal and external to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki.Please email TK-HR.Recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz About the Team/Service/ LocationAt Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department· Access to clinical training and education· Up to date facilities, Have a look at· Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams· Professional developmentFor more information on living and working in Taranaki click hereAbout youTo be successful it is important that you:Have experience post registration in a clinical management position preferably in mental health & addictionsAt least 10 years post grad qualifications /experience in leadership and /or managementThe successful candidate will be well supported with a comprehensive orientation and induction programme.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Wendy Langlands, Group Director Operations via email Wendy.Langlands@tdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.