Assistant Health Centre Manager - Mt Eden Corrections Facility

About this role

• Assistant Health Centre Manager – Mt Eden Corrections Facility  
• Monday to Friday - weekend on call shared within team of three Assistant Health Centre Managers
• Combine your passion for empowering others – pass on your knowledge and make a difference

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are seeking a motivated leader to support the Health Centre Manager in overseeing daily coordination, staff management, and the provision of on-site health services.   The team consists of both clinical and non-clinical staff where you will thrive working in a complex and challenging environment.

The Health Services 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 (Department of Corrections) 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.

Mōu | About you

Join our team if you are a health professional with a current annual practicing certificate as a Registered Nurse and who embodies our Kaupapa.  Show us in writing how you meet these key requirements:

You've worked in primary/community, secondary, or tertiary health settings, gaining valuable experience with acute and complex health issues.  You grasp the professional, ethical, and legislative aspects of health service care, especially in a prison context.

Your skills in literacy, fiscal management, leadership, and management are top-notch. You can showcase your business savvy in a healthcare environment. If selected, you'll become part of a driven team committed to integrating a Kaupapa Māori model of care into health services.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

Starting salary step 1 $131,718. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, 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.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now - Applications close: Monday 4th August 2025

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact raewyn.hunn@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.