Welfare Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

• Join a collaborative and hardworking team making a difference in NZ healthcare.
• healthAlliance is providing essential services to the Northern region DHBs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Share your expertise in looking after people during crisis and/or emergency situations: leading, implementing and managing the processes needed to support the welfare and sustainability of our workforce.

healthAlliance NZ provides non-clinical shared services with an ICT platform to the four Northern Region district health boards (DHBs). Our work supports the DHBs’ collective aim of improving healthcare outcomes for the nearly two million people who live in our communities. Technology plays a significant role in the delivery of quality healthcare services and improving patient experiences. We work in collaboration with the DHBs to support their extensive ICT enterprise and to safely accelerate their digital transformation journey. Find out more at www.healthalliance.co.nz

 

About the Role: 

We are looking for a person experienced in welfare and/or emergency management. The role of the Welfare Manager is integral to achieving the objectives of the IMT Plan, and most importantly the ongoing welfare and sustainability of the hA workforce. 

The key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the sustainability of the hA workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Leading and guide the welfare coordination for the Incident Management Team
• Providing direction and support in welfare planning
• Managing the Welfare function in the IMT during response to COVID-19
• Continue leading and coordinating the delivery of welfare services in recovery and through to business as usual
• Supporting the hA COVID-19 response within the Office of the Chief Clinical Information Officer, working across all areas of our organisation 

About you: 

The person we need is someone who can bring their expertise to this role, hitting the ground running in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• To be able to work remotely as required during the NZ COVID-19 Alert Levels
• To be able to work across the organisation, from the executive team, the IMT and alongside our people
• Experience in emergency management, community development, healthcare, or a related field
• Demonstrated planning, coordination and project management skills to deliver the processes, tools and resources needed to establish the welfare capability at healthAlliance
• Soft skills, that include communication, compassion, and an ability to build trusted and positive relationships 

Working in health brings its own special kind of reward and we’re passionate about it. Through our people, there’s a collective drive to deliver professional, sustainable and efficient services, creating a workplace that people are proud of in the process. We embrace diversity and inclusion and provide a safe and supportive environment where our differences are celebrated and where individuals can thrive.   

If this great opportunity sounds like you, then don’t hesitate, apply now!

Applications Close: 14 April 2020

A copy of the position description can be provided on request, please email our recruitment team at vacancies@healthalliance.co.nz 

Please note only candidates who have the right to work in New Zealand will be considered and only online applications will be accepted.