Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Looking for Manager, Tu Te Akaaka Roa – New Zealand National Office New Zealand at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

• Full-time, Permanent
• Wellington, NZ location
• Great benefits and work flexibility including monthly RDO
• Professional and dynamic team

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), the principal organisation representing the medical speciality of psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand, is seeking a Manager to lead our New Zealand team.

This position will be responsible to manage the strategic development and operational functions of Tu Te Akaaka Roa – the New Zealand National Office in its delivery of membership services, policy and advocacy support, communications, and stakeholder liaison which meet the needs and expectations of members, and which o enhance the profile and strategic position of psychiatry and the College in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This Role Has a Specific Focus To

• Lead and manage College staff located at Tu Te Akaaka Roa – the New Zealand National Office, providing direction and support, and managing performance, implementing key performance indicators for staff to achieve College strategic and operational planning objectives.
• Manage the administrative support and the delivery of membership services and events by Tu Te Akaaka Roa – the New Zealand National Office to meet the needs and expectations of College members and to facilitate engagement of College members located in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• In collaboration with the Manager Committees, provide proactive support to Te Kaunihera, including the preparation of correspondence, submissions, stakeholder liaison and attendance at meetings.
• Proactively identify, report on, and manage emerging issues and risk management.
• Manage and provide proactive support to Tu Te Akaaka Roa – The New Zealand National Committee, the New Zealand Training Committee, as well as the wider range of New Zealand Faculty and Section Subcommittees and the Vocational Education Advisory Body.

The Successful Applicant Will Demonstrate

• Experience working with multiple inter-related committees to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking policy development and analysis with specific expertise in the Aotearoa New Zealand health care system, in particular, the mental health sector and government legislation, structures and processes.
• Understanding of the importance of effective communications’ channels, including direct stakeholder engagement and media requirements (in order to support those functions through the wider bi-national team).
• Proven ability to successfully lead, manage, develop and engage staff in the achievement of organisational goals in a small team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi – the Treaty of Waitangi.
• High-level organisational skills, including the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, manage numerous tasks concurrently, establish priorities, and work to tight or competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively and consultatively with internal and external stakeholders.

Why work with RANZCP?

• Monthly RDO
• Staff service recognition program
• Employee Assistance program
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities

For more information on the College benefits, please visit www.ranzcp.org.

All applications must be forwarded via Expr3ss link and include a resume with a cover letter addressing the Experience/qualification and Individual capabilities to be considered for the position.

Applications close on Sunday, 4 June 2023.

RANZCP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.