Interim General Manager – Whakatāne Hospital
- Based at Whakatāne Hospital
- Full time position
- Fixed Term role for 12 months
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About The Role
The Interim General Manager is responsible for the delivery of high-quality clinical practice and patient care within Whakatāne Hospital. The role expects financial responsibility, delivery of performance targets and ensuring the day-to-day oversight of the safe care and management of patients, staff, and property across Whakatāne Hospital. A key deliverable of this role will be the oversight of the rebuild of the Obstetric & Gynaecology and Maternity Services at Whakatāne.
About the Team/Service/Location
Based in beautiful Whakatāne, you will be supported by a dedicated team of professional with a common purpose – to provide the best healthcare service to the Whakatane and Eastern Bay of Plenty communities.
Whakatāne is a vibrant destination brimming with an exciting array of attractions and activities to suit all ages and interests – it is known for its stunning beaches, gateway to the Eastern coast of Bay of Plenty and home to a number of rare and endangered plants, birds, and reptiles.
Live and Work | Whakatāne NZ
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following skills and attributes.
- Relevant tertiary qualification preferably in health
- Extensive health service management experience (5+ years)
- Project management skills
- Strong operational management ideally in a medicine/health of older adult, women’s health, or paediatric setting
- Financial and resource management experience
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
You will have the enthusiasm, drive, and courage to identify and lead change with your leadership and coaching skillset. Your communication skills will be invaluable as you work with various stakeholders, both internal and external.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How To Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59pm on 25 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers@bopdhb.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.