Corporate / Managing Director
Tumuaki Matua, Hauora Maori Full Time
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Vacancy No: TAR02819
Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth
Permanent, Full time
- Newly created role to implement the TDHB’s Maori Health Equity strategy
- Lead the change to make sustainable improvements in Maori Health outcomes
- Use leadership and engagement to build a culturally competent workforce
Te Ahu / Our Values:
Whanaungatanga / Partnership
We work together to achieve our goals.
Manawanui /Courage
We have the courage to do what is right.
Mana Motuhake / Empowerment
We support each other to make the best decisions.
Mahakitanga/ People matter
We value each other, our patients and whānau.
Manaakitanga / Safety
We provide excellent service in a safe and trusted environment.
An exciting opportunity exists for a pivotal senior management position reporting to the Chief Executive and as a key member of the Executive Management Team.
The Tumuaki Matua Hauora Maori will provide expertise and leadership within the Taranaki District Health Board (TDHB) to implement the TDHB’s Maori Health Equity strategy including He Korowai Oranga Refresh 2014, Whakamaua: Maori Health Action Plan 2020-2025, Te Manawa Taki Regional Equity Plan and the TDHB’s Maori health strategy Te Kawau Mārō Strategy Refresh 2020.
Working closely with the executive and clinical leaders you will to ensure Maori health equity strategies and goals for the region are met, and represents and supports TDHB in the Community.
The Tumuaki Matua Hauora Maori will provide leadership that will harnesses the energy, commitment and creativity of all staff to build strong and effective operational teams capable of providing culturally competent services of the highest quality.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Develop, drive and implement the TDHB’s Maori health policy, direction, strategies and tactics to achieve sustainable improvements in Maori Health outcomes
- Lead design and delivery of services for Maori where Maori leadership is appropriate to improve performance in reducing inequalities
- Be responsible for ensuring effective financial and contract management outcomes
- Proactively manage the TDHB relationships with nga iwi o / the iwi of Taranaki through the Iwi Relationship Board Te Whare Punanga Korero Trust
To be successful the ideal applicant needs to have:
- Demonstrated ability to transfer Te Aō Māori views, concepts, knowledge and practices for system responsiveness
- A good knowledge of tikanga.
- A proven leadership / management record of engagement at a strategic level with hapu / iwi and/or Maori organisation
- A proven leadership / management record in at a senior level
- A relevant university degree is essential
The DHB is a major employer in the area of skilled clinical and non-clinical support staff responsible for the provision of hospital and specialist services, as well as planning and funding health services for the people of Taranaki.
In Taranaki, it is easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career path. The region’s amazing mountain, rivers, lakes, fantastic coastline and outstanding surfing and tramping opportunities, masses of parks and gardens, as well as a major events calendar, make it a great place to live and work.
The Taranaki District Health Board is a large organisation (2,100 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector.
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Preliminary confidential phone enquiries can be made to Martin Price, General Manager –People & Capability, 021-854-342.
The closing date for applications is 28th February 2021.