Allied Health Co-ordinator - Safe Staffing

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to serving all New Zealanders and are firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our mission is to build a health system characterized by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centered care, and excellence. We are committed to integrating and collaborating across our services to ensure that we provide the best possible care. About the Role We are currently seeking an Allied Health Safe Staffing Coordinator to join our team in the Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury and Te Tai o Poutini West Coast regions. This is a full-time permanent position (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week), although we are open to considering a part-time option (0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week). Please indicate your preference in your cover letter. In this role, you will be part of the Allied Health Scientific Technical (AHST) Workforce Team and will be co-located with the wider Waitaha Care Capacity Demand Management (CCDM) Team at the Manawa building in the Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct. The AHST Workforce Team plays a crucial role in coordinating, facilitating, and leading workforce-related projects across the two districts. You will help ensure strong transalpine connections and alignment, supporting nearly 2,500 staff members, which is the second largest workforce after nursing and midwifery in our districts. As the Allied Health Safe Staffing Coordinator, you will be responsible for the continuation and growth of safe staffing methodologies and processes across the various operational structures in Waitaha Canterbury and Te Tai o Poutini West Coast. You will coordinate people and processes to maintain the Allied Health Safe Staffing and CCDM program, ensuring that activities are sequenced effectively for timely delivery. You will work closely with various partners to coordinate program components and interdependencies. Collaboration with the Directors of Allied Health and the Nursing Director of Care Capacity Demand is essential to identify potential risks and navigate arising issues. Timely project communications and adherence to the agreed workplan timelines will also be your responsibility, facilitating scheduling, feedback, and reporting. We are looking for someone who is committed to the Allied Health Scientific Technical field in our regions and who can work in partnership with the Directors of Allied Health to develop the structures needed to support the overall Safe Staffing and CCDM program. For more details about your responsibilities, please refer to the attached statement of accountability. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should have: - At least five years of clinical experience in a relevant Allied Health professional role, ideally across a range of patient pathways. - Knowledge and experience working with the components of the Allied Health Care Capacity Demand Management (CCDM) program. - Proven leadership and project management skills, along with clinical experience. - Flexibility and comfort in working across teams, divisions, and district boundaries. - Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to embarking on this learning journey. - Familiarity with relevant information technology and a willingness to learn new systems and processes. - A qualification in an Allied Health profession recognized by the respective New Zealand Regulatory Authority and professional body, along with a current practicing certificate and membership in the relevant professional organization. Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply if you believe your skills and experiences align with the role. Benefits Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora means being part of an organization that is focused on ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme emphasizes the importance of equity in healthcare and promotes the cultural changes necessary for our entire system to thrive. We invite you to join us in this vital mission.