Quality Facilitator | Christchurch Health Campus

Quality Facilitator | Christchurch Health Campus Permanent full time working 40 hours Monday to Friday. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role The Quality Facilitator is responsible for supporting a range of services with the delivery of national, regional and district level priorities for quality and patient safety. In collaboration with Service leaders (both clinical and non‑clinical), the Quality Facilitator provides support for the ongoing development, and implementation of quality and risk management practices to ensure effective structures and processes are in place to deliver safe, high‑quality care. Key Responsibilities Drive an organizational culture of innovation, transformation, and continuous quality improvement. Ensure improvement programs and projects are robust and based on best practices and evidence (where available). Support clinical risk management processes including incident investigation, learning reviews, complaint review, risk identification, and mitigation strategies. Actively involve in patient safety and improvement initiatives. About the Team/Service/Location The role is part of a small team based in the Manawa Building Christchurch Campus. About you We are seeking a Quality Facilitator who has a health professional background or proven experience at a senior level in healthcare working in Continuous Improvement with previous experience working in the health sector (8-10 years). Health professional background or proven experience at a senior level in healthcare working in Continuous Improvement. Relevant tertiary qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate). Proven skills in leadership/mentoring roles. Previous experience in quality improvement/project management. Quality Management related qualifications. Knowledge of Health and Disability Sector Standards, Certification, or Accreditation Programs. Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and application of the principles underlying Quality Improvement, Change, and Risk Management. Medium level of computer literacy and report writing skills. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: PC4240045 Location: South Island – Canterbury – Christchurch Job type: Permanent Full Time Expertise: Non-clinical – Quality and Risk #J-18808-Ljbffr