Manager - Medical Staffing Unit

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Opportunity to lead a team in workforce planning and scheduling
• Contribute to the transformation of the future of health
• Permanent, full-time role based at Tauranga Hospital

Health New Zealand is 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 well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

The Medical Staffing Unit at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty has an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Manager to join our team based at Tauranga Hospital.

 The Medical Staffing Unit is responsible for 240 Resident Medical Officers (RMO's) working across our two hospital sites (Tauranga & Whakatāne).   Your role is accountable for the leadership and oversight of the recruitment, deployment, support and coordination of the RMO workforce.

You will be managing a team of six who are based across both the Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospital sites.  We are looking for someone who can develop and foster a positive and healthy organisational culture through strong leadership. 

Some of your duties will include:

• Workforce Planning and Support which includes understanding complexities of the RMO workforce.
•  Review and contribute to strategic, service and business plans
•  Providing leadership and oversight of the coordination of multiple 24/7 rosters
•  Provide advice and support regarding RMO run allocations.
•  Effective nurturing and management of relationships with key external stakeholders including relevant union partners.

He korero mōu - About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A minimum of 3 years of management experience
• Bachelor's Degree in management, HR business or related field or suitable relevant experience
• Experience with workforce planning and scheduling
• Well-developed planning & organisational skills, including an ability to clarify work objectives, prioritise workload and meet competing priorities and deadlines.
• Project management experience
• Experience in the health sector would be preferred, RMO workforce experience an advantage
• Excellent communication skills

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

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.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 17 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janeen Major at janeen.major@bopdhb.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.