Strategic Network Programme Manager, Mentally Well- National Commissioning

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Strategic Network Programme Manager role
• Flexible working supported to balance your workplace and lifestyle
• Permanent, full-time opportunity, open to applicants from across the motu
• Open to applicants around the motu, flexible working supported
• Strategic Network Programme Manager roles also available in the Starting Well and Living Well areas

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Pae Ora legislation gives us the mandate and opportunity to create a system of commissioning that has the needs of whānau and communities at its heart. In this new model, we are not ‘commissioners' holding the power. We are Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners and allies, we are listeners of diverse voices, we are holders of the space for communities and whānau to lead. We are a team of teams who live within and reflect the communities we serve.

We are responsible for designing community-based systems of care, agreeing health and wellbeing plans, executing those plans, and monitoring outcomes which then feed into the design process. We work in partnership with our Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora colleagues to shape system-wide public health services across the motu

The Strategic Network Programme Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Strategic Network within the Four Life Course Areas Starting Well, Living Well, Mentally Well and Ageing Well as per Te Pae Tata.

The Programme Manager reports directly to the Director of the relevant life course area and is tasked with establishing high functioning Strategic Network that support Life Course Teams to understanding population need for services. Strategic Networks will be a key enabler in supporting effective strategic commissioning and implementing new models of service delivery as we move forward with our new structure in place.

Mōu | About you

You are a professional programme or project manager with 3-5 years' experience establishing and implementing strategic programmes of work in large organisations. Your career has seen you deliver timely work plans and initiatives across multiple programmes of work, that deliver on organisational objectives and strategy.

You have a strong equity focus to your mahi and bring experience in leading and implementing transformative change programmes with you.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā weako | Skills and experience

• Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate programme management functions across life course.
• Experience driving & delivery of work programmes and project planning to ensure delivery of work on time, and within budget
• Experience ensuring sound governance of the programme and best practice underpinning priorities and deliverables
• Demonstrated experience at a leadership level for developing, maintaining and influencing relationships and partnerships across sectors and organisations including with Māori and Pacific Peoples and groups.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of high-quality team strategies and timely work plans and initiatives across multiple programmes of work, that deliver on organisational objectives.
• The ability to compellingly communicate complex information and ideas in both oral and written communication to a range of audiences including senior management, Board and Ministers.
• The ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships at a senior level
• Proven commitment and demonstrated ability to work in self-directed teams, and as part of a wider Team of Teams.
• Can demonstrate system thinking and problem solving that delivers emergent, collaborative, equity-based solutions
• A relevant tertiary or professional qualification

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role Mandatory
• 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 Mandatory

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Rhiannon Robinson careers@health.govt.nz