Professional Development Facilitator - Allied Health, Scientific & Technical (AHST)

Based at ManawaPermanent 0.6FTE (24 hours per week, potential to combine with other clinical/leadership FTE)Facilitate professional development programs across the highly skilled AHST workforceHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed tobuilding a health system that serves all New Zealanders.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer,delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provideessential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders bydelivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.About the RoleAre you passionate about supporting others to learn, grow and develop? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Allied Health, Scientific and Technical professional, or someone looking to take the next step in their career, to make a real difference across our workforce. This is a great opportunity to grow your leadership and workforce development experience while helping to build capability across our services.As Professional Development Facilitator - AHST, you will facilitate professional development initiatives across the Allied Health, Scientific and Technical workforce in Canterbury and the West Coast. You will work collaboratively across professions to identify workforce capability needs and support the delivery of consistent, high-quality education and development opportunities.A key focus of the role will be drawing on the expertise already within our workforce, connecting people and professions, and supporting innovative approaches to learning and development. Through this work, you will help strengthen workforce capability, encourage interprofessional collaboration and contribute to improved service delivery outcomes.You'll also contribute to wider workforce development initiatives, helping ensure our learning and development activities support the strategic direction and priorities of our Canterbury and West Coast services.This position is based in Christchurch, but the roleholder will be expected to work across multiple locations in Canterbury &the West Coast. We are open to discuss combining this role with a clinical or leadership role to increase overall FTE.About YouYou will have advanced experience and hold a current New Zealand Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate with an Allied Health professional body. You will bring proven experience in building high-performing teams throughcoaching and development, and a passion for creating an inclusive and engaging workplacewhere people are supported to contribute, grow, and succeed. As a Professional Development Facilitator, you'll will promote professional development, clinicalexcellence and evidence-based practice across AHST, building positive relationships while working collaboratively to deliver sustainable outcomes. Other desirable attributes include:Experiencewith clinical teaching/supervision, training and development of staffExperiencemaking judgements in complex situations where there is incomplete informationor solutions are not obvious.Strongfacilitation, communication, organisational and relationship management skills Ability towork independently and across disciplines.Demonstratedknowledge for the NZ health sector.Competencein a variety of administration and health record applicationsCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthWorking at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu OraHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 18th October. If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at Courtney.Bell@tewhatuora.govt.nzTo be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early.