The Project Manager will lead the implementation and establishment of a General Practice (GP) Team business unit within YOSS, ensuring effective integration into the broader organisation and alignment with youth-centred principles. This role includes project management, clinical planning and delivery, stakeholder engagement, service enrolment management and the line management of the administration team.



This is a fixed term position for one year with some flexibility on the number of hours per week.

Applications close on close of business on 11 July 2025. Please apply via Seek and upload an application letter and resume. Enquiries to trissel@yoss.org.nz

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & implementation

• Lead the setup, and operational launch of the new General Practice Team within YOSS.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, outputs, milestones, risk management, and evaluation strategies.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure integration with existing YOSS services.
• Coordinate readiness and IT system integration, including PMS

2. Service Development & delivery

• Define service delivery models aligned with youth-friendly care and primary health standards that ensures a positive patient experience and maintains safety and quality
• Establish clinical workflows, protocols and processes in collaboration with clinical leads.
• Flexibility to cover registered nursing practice scope and clinical care as back-fill when required

3. Enrolment management

• Develop and manage systems for young people enrolling, including eligibility criteria, documentation, and follow-up procedures.
• Monitor enrolment trends and service utilisation to inform strategic planning and funding opportunities.
• Develop internal and external communications

4. Leadership & team management

• Line manage the administrative team supporting the GP business unit, including rostering, supervision, performance management, and professional development.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and youth-centred team culture.
• Line manage administrative team and health team performance aligned to project plan

5. Stakeholder engagement & reporting

• Build relationships with funders, community partners, and service users
• Prepare weekly reports and updates for YOSS leadership using client data and financial information

Key Relationships

Internal:

• CEO / Clinical Director
• Administration
• Multi-disciplinary team

External:

• Primary Health Organisation
• Te Whatu Ora / Health NZ
• Youth service networks and partners
• IT suppliers

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current practicing certificate (New Zealand)
• Postgraduate qualification in health management, project management, or a related field (desirable)

Experience

• Significant project management experience in a healthcare setting
• Proven experience in primary care, youth health, or general practice services
• Leadership experience managing staff teams, particularly administrative
• Experience with PMS systems (e.g., Medtech Evolution)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal abilities
• Project management, planning, and organisational skills including problem solving that benefits young people
• Commitment to youth development and equity in healthcare
• Cultural competence and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Working Conditions

• Based at YOSS premises
• Occasional after-hours work
• Engagement with diverse and sometimes vulnerable young people