About the role

A rare, permanent opportunity has arisen at Southern DHB for a Service Manager in our Community and Rehabilitation Services team.

The role has responsibility for a broad range of services working in the hospital and in the Invercargill and wider Southland communities.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead and manage the Southland service, to provide an efficient, effective, and safe service for our staff, patients, and wider community.

Working in partnership with clinical and other staff, you will contribute to strategic, operational management and quality improvement, in a way that is consistent with Southern DHB's vision and values.

About you

Highly personable and approachable, your strong leadership skills and passion for the community will be a real benefit to you in this role.

Knowledge of the health and disability sector is essential.

In order to be successful in this position, you will need to demonstrate the following :

• Ability to engage, motivate and lead a diverse range of people across multiple disciplines
• Previous leadership experience and a tertiary qualification (ideally in Health or Management)
• Proven ability to manage capital expenditure and action efficiency improvements
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a natural talent for building relationships
• Great communication skills, including written and verbal and confidence in report writing and presentation

Travel may be required occasionally, in line with district wide requirements.

Why Southern?

Invercargill gives you everything you'd want from a city hospital, with a modern work environment, interesting work, and a range of specialties, but there's a small hospital with collegial feel to it.

You'll be on first-name terms with all the staff, including the doctors.Invercargill is a lovely city for families, with affordable housing and excellent education and adventure opportunities.

Surrounded by beautiful scenery many of New Zealand's major tourist destinations, (ski fields, national parks, vineyards) and hidden treasures are on Southland's doorstep.

Life is easy without a major commute. And you'll get free onsite parking. Check out : https : / / southlandnz.com / invercargill.

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Closing date : Wednesday, 16 March 2022.

Due to the fast-paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Emily Atkinson, Recruitment Advisor - Strategy, Primary and Community Directorate, email : emily.

atkinson southerndhb.govt.nz or call : (03) 470 9176

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following :

• Occupational health assessment
• Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid vaccination requirements

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Southern DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated and have received a booster vaccine against COVID-19.

You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website : https : / / careers.southernhealth.nz / job-invite / 13734 /