General Manager - Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services

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Management
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Waitemata District
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WDHB19415 Requisition #
  • 12 Month Fixed Term Role
  • Waitematā  District General Leadership Team member
  • Responsible for over 1600 fte / $220 million

About us 

As the largest Mental Health service in the country, Waitematā District has the responsibility for the provision of District Mental Health services to over 650,000 people, as well as for Addiction services across metropolitan Auckland and Forensic Psychiatry services for the northern region. This role therefore has the opportunity, in partnership with senior clinical staff, to make a difference to the lives of many people. Due to Secondment, we are looking to fill this role on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

About the role

As General Manager, you will work in partnership with the Head of Division Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Associate Directors of Nursing, Associate Director Allied Health and Lived Experience Lead. Jointly you will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Mental Health Services Group. Being part of a rapidly evolving and growing organisation, you will use your skills and experience to contribute to the strategic and operational development of the service along with enhancing its contribution to Waitematā’s goals. You will report to the Group Director of Operations for Waitematā District

About you

Critical to success in the role will be your enthusiasm, drive and proven ability to lead and develop sustainable services within budget, as well as your track record of leadership of a dedicated team of mental health and addiction professionals.

You are also expected to bring: 

  • Proven experience in:
    • development and implementation of strategy
    • business planning aligned to organisational objectives
    • management of physical and financial resources
  • Extensive knowledge of large, complex organisations, ideally within mental health and/or addiction services
  • Track record in the implementation of delivering continuous quality improvements
  • Building strong partnerships with key stakeholders including other health services providers, community health providers, other government agencies and community groups.
  • Delivery of highly focused whai ora and whanau centred services to deliver an optimal healthcare experience

If this sounds like you and you want to find out more the position description click here

For more information on the recruitment process then please call Glenn Bratton, Recruitment Manager, on (09) 442 7240

To be considered for this position, please apply directly online at www.wdhbcareers.com quoting number WDHB19415 or click on the “apply now” button on this page.

Position code: WDHB19415

Closing Date: 8th January 2025

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