Assistant Health Centre Manager - Hawke's Bay Regional Prison

About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for a motivated leader to assist in managing our primary health services team at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison. The team consists of both clinical and non-clinical staff and you will thrive working in a complex and challenging environment.

You will report to and work closely with the Health Centre Manager. The Health Team deals with a broad range of general and mental health issues, respond to emergencies, consult with external health services and undertake health education for this high health needs population.

Working collaboratively with Doctors, Allied Health professionals, external agencies and other Ara Poutama Aotearoa staff you will promote a philosophy of care within the prison which ensures the delivery of quality primary health services to those in our management. The ability to form new relationships is vital in this role.

Download our job description from the job application page to find out more about the role.

Mōu | About you

If you are a Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate who lives and breathes our Kaupapa. In your application, show us how you meet the following:

• Proven experience across primary, community, secondary, or tertiary care, supporting patients with acute and complex needs
• Strong understanding of professional, ethical, and legislative requirements, ideally within a prison or secure setting
• Well-developed skills in communication, financial awareness, leadership, and team management
• Demonstrated ability to apply sound business and operational thinking within a healthcare environment

As the successful candidate, you will hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate. Having or working towards graduate papers is desirable.

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.

Ngā painga | The benefits

Starting salary step 1 $135,670 per annum.

Mō mātou | 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 Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

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 ināianei | Apply Now

Applications Close: Tuesday, 20th October

Please apply and describe your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please include a tailored CV or Cover Letter if you have one. Alignment to our Kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.