Head of Department, Mental Health Services for Older People Vacancy No: TAR05302 Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community Te Kaupapa Mission Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki. We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other Taranaki boasts some of New Zealands most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.

For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving caf culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki. For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E p ana ki a tatou - About us At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients. We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community. When you choose to work with us, we will offer you: A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department Access to clinical training and education Up to date facilities, Have a look at Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.

tdhb.org/maunga.shtml Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams Professional development Krero m te tranga - About the role Head of Department Mental Health Services for Older People Part Time 0.

1FTE Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand Focused on performance Seeking a new challenge The person we are looking for is someone with strong clinical leadership qualities who will work in partnership with the Manager-Mental Health & Addictions and other leaders /stakeholders to contribute to the overall development of the Services strategic direction and play a key role in Service governance and performance. Mental Health Services for Older People provides a wide range of specialist services within the Taranaki region which includes New Plymouth City and coastline, and a large rural/lifestyle population in South Taranaki (Stratford/Hawera). There are five distinct services: Acute Services A 23 bed inpatient unit co.