Team Leader, Implementation - #310602

Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga | About Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac

At Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.

We recognise the importance of our role as a Tiriti partner and are committed to upholding Te Mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Through our work on behalf of Aotearoa we strive to improve equitable health outcomes for Māori and advance Māori health aspirations.

We are a close-knit whānau with around 160 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.

Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:

Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand

Tūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other

Wānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve

Māia - we challenge ourselves

Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role

This is a new role in our Implementation team which will lead the day to day management of the team and drive the their delivery of pharmaceutical implementation projects and activities. These relate to Pharmac's role in promoting the responsible, optimal and equitable use of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

This is an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills by leading, developing and empowering implementation team members.

This position will also lead our relationship with some of our key stakeholders

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? | Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate would bring:

• People leadership experience
• Proven project management and coordination skills with an ability to manage multiple pieces of work at the same time
• Excellent knowledge of biculturalism, Te Aō Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• A strong understanding of the Aotearoa New Zealand health system and Pharmac's role.
• Proven relationship management skills, with an ability to build trust and rapport with external and internal stakeholders

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in applying for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Te Pātaka Whaioranga. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application.

Joining Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac

We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:

• Five weeks annual leave
• Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
• An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible kaimahi
• Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
• Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
• Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.

At Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Maōri Caucus.

We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.

We may identify our preferred candidate earlier than the listed closing date, so if this sounds like your next exciting career move, apply today!