Moving & Handling Regional Lead, Northern

Permanent, full time. Work anywhere in the Northern Region. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations – from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. About the Role The primary purpose of the role is to provide regional leadership to the regional Moving & Handling Advisors, to drive deliverables by ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely M&H support and practice across the region. The role will also promote and drive the strategic direction of the moving and handling function and further the development of moving and handling at local, regional and national levels. About You You are a registered health professional with a current annual practising certificate (where applicable). You are passionate about promoting safe practices and improving outcomes for both patients and staff. You have sound knowledge of moving and handling best practice within a healthcare setting and can confidently apply this in your day-to-day work. You also understand the principles of human factors in healthcare and use them to support safe, effective, and person-centred care. You are a strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with others and are committed to fostering a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement. Working for 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 service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Wednesday, 5 August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr