Assistant Health Centre Manager - Christchurch Men'S Prison

Assistant Health Centre Manager - Christchurch Men's Prison New Zealand Government Canterbury (Waitaha), NZ About the role We are looking for a motivated leader to assist in managing our primary health services team in Christchurch Men's Prison. The team consists of both clinical and non-clinical staff and you will thrive working in a complex and challenging environment. You will report to and work closely with the Health Centre Manager. The Health Team deals with a broad range of general and mental health issues, respond to emergencies, consult with external health services and undertake health education for this high health needs population. Working collaboratively with Doctors, Allied Health professionals, external agencies and other Ara Poutama Aotearoa staff you will promote a philosophy of care within the prison which ensures the delivery of quality primary health services to those in our management. The ability to form new relationships is vital in this role. About you Proven experience across primary, community, secondary, or tertiary care, supporting patients with acute and complex needs. Strong understanding of professional, ethical, and legislative requirements, ideally within a prison or secure setting. Well-developed skills in communication, financial awareness, leadership, and team management. Demonstrated ability to apply sound business and operational thinking within a healthcare environment. Experience, qualifications, and registration in New Zealand are highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have proven experience working within the New Z land healthcare system, hold relevant New Z land qualifications, and are currently registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies. This will ensure a smoother integration into our workforce and a deeper understanding of the local context and standards of care. Alignment to our Kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. The benefits Starting salary step 1 $135,670 per annum. About us Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and addressing the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy. We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required. You can find out more about us here. If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email our team at [email protected]. Applications Close Sunday, 16th August #J-18808-Ljbffr