Moving and Handling Coordinator 0.5 FTE

- Moving and Handling Coordinator 0.5 FTE (HAU02259)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
The person will provide and deliver safe moving and handling education to clinical and non-clinical staff at Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti.
They will provide an education plan to ensure best practice with documentation and the ability to review safe systems, undertake equipment trials and make recommendations working alongside teams.
They are required to work alongside Occupational Health and participate in Health and Safety committees.
About the Team/Service/Location
The person will report to the Director of Allied Health, Scientific and Technical and work alongside an array of clinical and non-clinical teams.
Registered Allied Health, Scientific or Technical practitioner, or member of a professional body if registration not applicable.
Where applicable, holds current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
Minimum of 5+ years clinical experience.
Has led/delivered professional development activities in a healthcare environment.
Audit and evaluation skills, online teaching and learning expertise.
Uses clear and effective communication to build and maintain strong relationships.
Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Penny Horsfall at Penny.Horsfall@tdh.org.nz.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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