Assistant Health Centre Manager - Whanganui Prison

Assistant Health Centre Manager - Whanganui Prison.
Combine your passion for empowering others - pass on your knowledge and make a difference.
Mo te tunga | About the role

We are looking for a motivated leader to assist in managing our primary health services team in Whanganui Prison. The team consists of both clinical and non-clinical staff and you will thrive working in a complex and challenging environment.

You will report to and work closely with the Health Centre Manager. The Health Team deals with a broad range of general and mental health issues, respond to emergencies, consult with external health services and undertake health education for this high health needs population.

Working collaboratively with Doctors, Allied Health professionals, external agencies and other Ara Poutama Aotearoa staff you will promote a philosophy of care within the prison which ensures the delivery of quality primary health services to those in our management. The ability to form new relationships is vital in this role.

Mou | About you

Join our team if you are a health professional with a current annual practicing certificate as a Registered Nurse and who embodies our Kaupapa. Show us in writing how you meet these key requirements:

You've worked in primary/community, secondary, or tertiary health settings, gaining valuable experience with acute and complex health issues.
You grasp the professional, ethical, and legislative aspects of health service care, especially in a prison context.
Your skills in literacy, fiscal management, leadership, and management are top-notch.
You can showcase your business savvy in a healthcare environment.
If selected, you'll become part of a driven team committed to integrating a Kaupapa Maori model of care into health services.

Nga painga | The benefits

Starting salary step 1 $131,718 per annum.

Mo matou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

You can find out more about us here.


Tono inaianei | Apply Now

Applications Close: Sunday, 24th May

To apply and view the position description, click the application link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV/Resume and Cover Letter describing your motivation for joining our department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Interviews will be held Friday 29th May and Monday 1st June.

If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page.