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Healthcare
Health Centre Manager - Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility
Healthcare
#7265
Remote / WFH
New Zealand Government 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Waikato Permanent New Zealand Government
Job Description
Full job description
Our Pae Ora service is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals through high-quality, equitable healthcare delivery Health Centre Manager is a pivotal role within our leadership team, tasked with guiding, supporting the operational and assurance goals of the service
Professional registration is required, applicants are asked to apply using the name that appears on their registration record with the relevant professional body. Please ensure your application details align with your registration to avoid delays in verification.
Nga kawenga About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated people leader to lead our health centre team of clinical and non-clinical staff at our ARWCF Waikato Hub, located in Te Awamutu.
We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to drive our health centre team, clinical and non-clinical staff toward excellence in delivering quality healthcare.
You will be both operationally focused and driven to engage and enhance your team as a leader, with overall responsibility of the day-to-day operations, clinical governance activities, and quality and resource management of our health services. The wider team deal with a broad range of health assessment and treatment, respond to emergencies and undertake health education for people under the care and management of ARWCF.
Working collaboratively with Doctors, Allied Health professionals, external agencies, your wider Pae Ora team and other Corrections staff, you will promote a philosophy of care within the prison which ensures the delivery of quality health services and Wahine centred care, therefore the ability to form and sustain relationships is vital in this role.
Download our job description from the job application page to find out more about the role.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and experience
If you are keen take on this leadership opportunity, and if you feel you align with the below requirements of the role, then we want to hear from you!
Be a Registered Nurse with a current NZ practising certificate and post-graduate clinical experience in a range of settings.
Strong cultural competence and a commitment to our practice values of Rangatira, Wairua, Whanau, Kaitiaki and Manaaki.
Has well developed leadership and operational management skills.
Demonstrates business acumen within a health care setting.
Thrives on working in a complex and challenging environment.
Demonstrates understanding of a philosophy of care which ensures staff, systems and processes are focussed on providing safe competent and timely health care for people under our care.
Experience, qualifications, and registration in New Zealand are highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have proven experience working within the New Zealand healthcare system, hold relevant New Zealand qualifications, and are currently registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies. This will ensure a smoother integration into our workforce and a deeper understanding of the local context and standards of care.
If you meet these criteria and are eager to contribute to our organisation, we encourage you to submit your application.
Nga painga The benefits
The salary range is $156,013 - $165,565. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai matou About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi and Women's strategies.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
You can find out more about us here.
Tono inaianei Apply now
Applications Close 11pm Sunday, 31 May 2026.
To apply and view the position description, click the application link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
Our Pae Ora service is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals through high-quality, equitable healthcare delivery Health Centre Manager is a pivotal role within our leadership team, tasked with guiding, supporting the operational and assurance goals of the service
Professional registration is required, applicants are asked to apply using the name that appears on their registration record with the relevant professional body. Please ensure your application details align with your registration to avoid delays in verification.
Nga kawenga About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated people leader to lead our health centre team of clinical and non-clinical staff at our ARWCF Waikato Hub, located in Te Awamutu.
We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to drive our health centre team, clinical and non-clinical staff toward excellence in delivering quality healthcare.
You will be both operationally focused and driven to engage and enhance your team as a leader, with overall responsibility of the day-to-day operations, clinical governance activities, and quality and resource management of our health services. The wider team deal with a broad range of health assessment and treatment, respond to emergencies and undertake health education for people under the care and management of ARWCF.
Working collaboratively with Doctors, Allied Health professionals, external agencies, your wider Pae Ora team and other Corrections staff, you will promote a philosophy of care within the prison which ensures the delivery of quality health services and Wahine centred care, therefore the ability to form and sustain relationships is vital in this role.
Download our job description from the job application page to find out more about the role.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and experience
If you are keen take on this leadership opportunity, and if you feel you align with the below requirements of the role, then we want to hear from you!
Be a Registered Nurse with a current NZ practising certificate and post-graduate clinical experience in a range of settings.
Strong cultural competence and a commitment to our practice values of Rangatira, Wairua, Whanau, Kaitiaki and Manaaki.
Has well developed leadership and operational management skills.
Demonstrates business acumen within a health care setting.
Thrives on working in a complex and challenging environment.
Demonstrates understanding of a philosophy of care which ensures staff, systems and processes are focussed on providing safe competent and timely health care for people under our care.
Experience, qualifications, and registration in New Zealand are highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have proven experience working within the New Zealand healthcare system, hold relevant New Zealand qualifications, and are currently registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies. This will ensure a smoother integration into our workforce and a deeper understanding of the local context and standards of care.
If you meet these criteria and are eager to contribute to our organisation, we encourage you to submit your application.
Nga painga The benefits
The salary range is $156,013 - $165,565. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai matou About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi and Women's strategies.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
You can find out more about us here.
Tono inaianei Apply now
Applications Close 11pm Sunday, 31 May 2026.
To apply and view the position description, click the application link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
