Team Lead - Quality and Monitoring - Prevention - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Team Lead, Quality and Monitoring role Join Te Whatu Ora 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. Te whiwhinga mahi| The Opportunity The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Te Whatu Ora, works towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored. We have a permanent, full-time Team Lead, Quality and Monitoring opportunity available to join our System Enablers & Engagement Group within the Prevention Directorate of NPHS . This role is critical in enabling the delivery of the NPHSstrategic agenda for Pae Ora(Healthy Futures). The Team Lead, Quality and Monitoring role provides day to day oversight of the Quality and Monitoring team and will be responsible for providing senior technical advice, peer review and quality assurance of team deliverables across our national Screening and Immunisation programmes. Additionally, this role works closely with the Manager Quality, Safety and Vaccinator Workforce to problem solve and escalate where required to resolve or seek advice in complex situations. This Team Lead, Quality and Monitoring role will provide leadership for the advisory team and projects including the development and continuous improvement of policies, standards, and other initiatives. You are committed to creating an environment that empowers our employees to continually learn and evolve, enabling them to deliver responsive and trusted services. As an ambassador of our values, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the desired organisational culture. You will believe in the power of collaboration, where every team member can work together, think critically, plan strategically and contribute meaningfully to our shared goals. If you possess a strong ability to plan and contribute strategically activity build mutually beneficial partnerships and drive positive change, we invite you to apply. Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience Experience managing a team's capability and capacity to deliver on current and future work priorities Ability to actively lead and manage a team of critical people and develop successors for future roles Proven organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities, and meet deadlines whilst preserving high levels of accuracy and confidentiality Previous experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice Experience of managing risk and the ability to make clear decisions on when to report upwards Experience of project management skills to deliver on work programmes in a timely and effective manner A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role. Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth. Ko te mahi e tika ana mo te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing world Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to 'work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system. Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means 'the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system. At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific, and Disabled People. When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 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 whanau 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Elismha Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
