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Job Offer: Tumuaki/Pouroki – General Manager:Sheffield2016Job description:Job Description»Wellington located»Drive implementation of NZ Psychologists Board's strategic vision »Contribute to the Future Development of the Psychology Profession in Aotearoa NZ About The function: Reporting to the Board Chair, the Tumuaki/Pouroki (General Manager/Registrar) will provide efficient, effective and accurate tasks as specified by the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 and as delegated by the board to the Registrar. The function plays an important part in guiding the future development of the Psychology profession. A vital component is a strong M?ori and Pasifika focus, a working expertise of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the implications of these for the work of Aotearoa New Zealand psychologists. The function includes responsibility for: » leadership abilities of the Secretariat staff team » superviseing the development and implementation of strategy and Business Plans to support the Board and meet operational requirements » Management of the organisation » Carrying out and managing the functions of Registrar and ensuring regulatory compliance » Servicing the Board » Managing and developing stakeholder relationships » Broaden engagement and flow of information between governance and operations. These tasks and accountabilities are intended to ensure the principal purpose of the HPCA Act, which is to protect the health and safety of members of the public, is met. expertise & practice: Specific expertise and practice sought include: » practice and expertise of professional regulatory legislation and policy » expertise of the HPCA Act (2003) » significant Tertiary Qualification (law, health or public policy) » Proven senior management practice » practice leading an organisation towards meeting Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and in strengthening cultural competence and safety » Excellent commercial and financial acumen » Proven communication, relationship building and stakeholder engagement » Proven people leadership abilities expertise » Strong political acumen » Strategic thinking and change leadership abilities capcapability » Results orientation and prosperous track record demonstrating exercise of accountabilities » Prior practice reporting to a Board » Strong planning and organisational expertise with a quality improvement focus » A background from within the health sector with a preference for expertise of mental health services/psychological practice would be an advantage » expertise of web-located systems and relational databases would be advantageous. About the Organisation: Established by the Psychologists Act 1981, the New Zealand Psychologists Board is the regulatory authority appointed under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA) 2003 in respect of the profession of psychology. The Board's main purpose is to protect the health and safety of members of the public through the registration of psychologists and the management of matters related to competence, conduct, and fitness to practise. The Board also reviews and promotes the competence of psychologists and sets standards for clinical and cultural competence and ethical conduct. There is a firm and active commitment to growing cultural expertise from a Te Tiriti informed perspective. The Board is a body corporate that can set up its own administrative arrangements, employ staff and manage its own finances. Information technology normally has nine members, three of which are lay members. Its day to day operations are managed by a secretariat with nine employees. The Board is accountable to the Aotearoa New Zealand public through the Minister of Health and must provide an Annual Report, including audited accounts, to the Minister every year. How to submit the application:Candidates can apply, in strict confidence, online at www.sheffield.co.nzTo apply by email, please attach your cover letter and CV and send to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8250aa. Applications close on 10 July 2022. Emails will be electronically acexpertised, and further correspondence may be by email.Please visit www sheffield.co.nzto view the Candidate Briefing document including a full Position Description.For more information please phone Andrea Bankier on +64 (0) 274 478 102.Skills:
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