Lead a values-driven, diverse team supporting mental health & wellbeing in primary care. Empower others while making an impact across Hawke's Bay.

About the Organisation

Health Hawke’s Bay (HHB) – Te Oranga o Te Matau-a-Māui is the region’s Primary Health Organisation. They are committed to equity and better health outcomes for Māori and underserved communities. Te Uru Mataī is their innovative Access and Choice primary mental health team, supporting whaiora through kaupapa aligned, community-based models of care.

About the Job

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Health Coaches across general practices in Hawke’s Bay.
• Support a diverse, non-regulated and lived experience workforce under a nationally funded model.
• Facilitate and deliver professional development and in service training
• Nurture and develop stakeholder relationships with general practices and community partners.
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week, reporting to a collaborative, values-led manager.

About You

• Proven leadership experience. You are skilled in managing diverse teams with empathy, structure, and accountability.
• Confident communicator - comfortable building trust with health professionals and stakeholders.
• Life experience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to guide others with care and clarity.
• Familiarity with health systems and digital tools
• A strong commitment to and understanding of equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• If you are not a registered health professional, then you will have had exposure to working within the complexity of the health system.
• Full Drivers Licence

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ($90–$105k depending on experience)
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Funded opportunities for cultural development
• Flexible, supportive workplace where you're treated as an individual

For a copy of the Job Description please phone Jeanette Rendle, Director RWR Health Lower North Island on phone 027 705 7079.

Applications close Friday 25th April.

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