Job Description

• Permanent | Full time | Christchurch based (other South Island locations considered)
• WFH flexibility | WFH allowance | 4.4 weeks annual leave
• Salary midpoint of $105,270 actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko wai mātou - About us

Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency, provides national leadership for and oversight of cancer control.

Te Aho o Te Kahu takes a whole-of-system focus on preventing and managing cancer and oversees system-wide prioritisation and coordination of cancer care in New Zealand.  It is accountable for ensuring transparency of progress towards the goals and outcomes in the National Cancer Action Plan. Te Aho o Te Kahu is equity-led, knowledge-driven, person/whānau-centred and outcomes focused.

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

Alongside a national team in Wellington, Te Aho o Te Kahu has four regional hubs which have a critical role ensuring the needs and perspectives of both the wider cancer sector and our communities in each region are incorporated into our work. The Southern Regional Hub, located in Christchurch, is a core function of Te Aho o Te Kahu. The team provides a mechanism to ensure the Agency includes regional perspectives and views in its prioritisation and work programme. It provides the operational arm of the Agency, playing a key role in implementing initiatives at the local level, taking regional needs into account.

Ko ake mahi - What you'll do

Elevate your career by becoming a key member of our high-performing Team, where innovation thrives, and excellence is the norm. You'll contribute to health initiatives, showcasing your keen attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and a great sense of humor.

As our Project Manager - Equity, you will be involved in leading our regional engagement with Māori and building our Māori capability across a broad range of programme. The successful candidate will ensure a two-way dialogue between the Southern Region and Te Aho o Te Kahu's national program of work. This position contributes to building a system that delivers our vision of fewer cancers, better survival and equity for all.

We offer a fun and supportive environment for you to grow on both a personal and professional level. We care about your wellbeing and offer a flexible working environment to promote a healthy work/life balance as well as a host of other benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• You will have a history of planning, delivery and achievement on projects in the health setting, in a role that has directly led improvements for Māori or Pacific communities
• You will be an effective communicator, able to build strategic relationships and influence others whilst working collaboratively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders
• Offer consistent high-quality project management and communications with stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of the our work programme.
• Lead our regional engagement with Māori and building our Māori capability across a broad range of programme
• Take a lead role in projects and priority areas, employing appropriate project management techniques to achieve optimal results through delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure all work aligns with our Agency's commitment to equity and upholds Te Tiriti obligations.

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant health field, or equivalent experience
• Project management experience with proven delivery
• Demonstrated understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and whānau, hapū, iwi needs, engagement and context, with an understanding of Māori tikanga and kawa
• Demonstrated community networks and expertise in working with and for Māori to improve health outcomes
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely and in plain language to influence and build trusted relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders, at all levels

Join Te Aho o Te Kahu - Ngā tūranga e wātea ana

Working at Te Aho o Te Kahu is inspiring, meaningful and rewarding. The Agency provides an incredible opportunity to work alongside other passionate individuals in leading efforts to drive the changes required to improve cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Ngā uaratanga - Our Agency Values:

Our Vision Tō Tātou Whāinga

Fewer cancers Kia whakaiti iho te mate pukupuku

Better survival Kia runga noa ake te mataora

Equity for all Kia taurite ngā huanga

We are equity led, whānau centred, knowledge driven and outcomes focused. For more information see our website  https://teaho.govt.nz/

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply

To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. If you have any questions, email our Recruitment Team. Applications close on Thursday, 30 May 2024. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.