Te Awakairangi Project & Liaison Manager

Location: Hutt Hospital, Across Te Awakairangi community

Contract: Fixed Term, Part Time 0.5 FTE 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

Are you seeking an opportunity to influence a positive culture change? Then please apply for this position to enhance project leadership and coordination during the implementation phase of the new Te Awakairangi Kaupapa Māori Mental health service. The salary for this role is $100,000 - $120,000, pending experience, skill set and expertise.

About the Team/Service Location 

This is a fixed-term, part time role to provide project leadership and coordination during the implementation phase of the new Te Awakairangi Kaupapa Māori Mental Health service. The position will be based in the Hutt valley, mainly working across Te Awakairangi community. 

• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
• Looks for ways to improve work processes - suggests new ideas and approaches.
• Can negotiate skilfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups.
• Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement
• Has strong community networks in Te Awakairangi rohe.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 4th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact shelly.alexander@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.