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Posted 01 August, 2026

Operations Manager, Wellington Locality, Mental Health, Addictions & Intellectual Service (MHAIDS)

Taranaki District Health Board
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 155be16b283978d4

Job Description

Operations Manager, Wellington Locality, Mental Health, Addictions & Intellectual Service (MHAIDS) Location: Wellington Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 1 FTE Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role This management rolepartners alongside other MHAIDS Operations Managers, Clinical Leaders, Equityand Lived Experience Leaders, and key external stakeholders to deliver care totāngata whaiora and whānau who require intensive specialist mental health andaddiction support. The Operations Manager isresponsible for leading their locality through continual improvement and changewhile maintaining day-to-day service operations. This includes championing MHAIDS vision,values and model of care. Aout theTeam/Service/ Location TheWellington Adult Mental Health and Addiction Services provide specialist mentalhealth and addiction assessment and treatment for tāngata whaiora who live inthe Wellington locality. Servicesconsist of clinicians and support staff who contribute to the functions thatalign with their capabilities, training, and expertise. The service model supportsstaff to work at the top of their scope and in an interdisciplinary teamenvironment. From the perspective of tāngata whaiora and whānau, the modelfacilitates a seamless experience of support from our services. Principle 1: Grounded in TeTiriti ō Waitangi | Whakapapa ki Te Tiriti ō Waitangi Deliver of equitable services Active protection Offering Options Working in Partnership Other key principles underpinningour model of care Principle 2: Informed by peers and those withlived experience | Ka whakamōhio e nga hoa me te hunga whai wheakoora Principle 4: Timely access to services in thecommunity | Te whai waahi ki nga ratonga i roto i te hapori Principle 5: A strengths-based, trauma-informed andrecovery focussed approach, using advanced therapy and evidence based holisticinterventions | Mā te mōhio ka whai whakaaro You willhave Relevanttertiary level qualification or equivalent in health leadership Professionalregistration with current APC Experience in implementing Te Tiriti oWaitangi in action. Valuingthe contribution of others Pro-activemanagement to achieve outcomes Acommitment to contribute at a strategic level Acommitment to promote research Broadand lateral thinker who can articulate thinking well at all levels Adeptat working across established networks and structures Emotionallyresilient Flexibleand adaptable Workswell with complexity and ambiguity Proactiveand motivated - responds positively to new challenges Skilledin time and organisational management Workswell under pressure - keeps a balanced perspective You will be able to Demonstrate an understanding of thesignificance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how toapply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in your role. With the support of Health NZ, proactivelytake care of your own health and safety, to ensure a safe and supportive workenvironment. Maximise the quality and contributions ofindividuals and teams to achieve the organisation's vision, purpose andgoals. Establish and maintain positive workingrelationships with people at all levels within the public and privatesectors, related industry and community interest groups and the widernational and international communities. Demonstrate a strong drive to deliver andtake personal responsibility. Demonstrateself-awareness of your impact on people and invests in your own leadershippractice to continuously grow and improve. Demonstrate the highest standards ofpersonal, professional and institutional behaviour through commitment,loyalty and integrity. Demonstrate activity and decision makingthat values the contribution of others Demonstrate management of sustainedrelationships and partnerships with external stakeholders Demonstrate a proactive approach toachieving outcomes Demonstrate a ability to use data tosupport your arguments and proposals Demonstrate the commitment to uphold servicevalues through action Demonstrate a commitment to contribute at astrategic level Working at HealthNew Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heartofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. If you have any questions about therole, please contact [email protected] We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process beforethe closing date of this advertisement. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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