About THINK Hauora:

At THINK Hauora we are committed to enhancing health and wellbeing within all communities, including Māori, Pasifika, Youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities, across our rohe. We value diversity and inclusivity, and we warmly welcome individuals from all walks of life to contribute to our vision of Connecting Communities for Wellbeing.

THINK Hauora is committed to honouring Te Tīriti o Waitangi to improve Hauora outcomes for the communities we serve.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated TARAC Manager (Te Ara Rau Access and Choice) to lead the delivery and development of integrated primary mental health and wellbeing services across our region.

This is a key leadership role where you’ll shape how services are delivered, support a multidisciplinary team, and help ensure care is accessible, effective, and responsive to community needs.

More than just an operational role, this is an opportunity to influence real change. You’ll bring a mix of strategic thinking and practical leadership, helping to strengthen systems, improve performance, and build a positive, high-performing team culture.

As the TARAC Manager, you will:

•        Lead and support the TARAC team to deliver on strategic and contractual outcomes

•        Drive service improvement through data, insights, and performance monitoring

•        Strengthen workflows, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency and impact

•        Work across sectors to develop and deliver mental health, addiction, and wellbeing initiatives

•        Build and maintain strong relationships with GPs, iwi, providers, and key stakeholders

•        Champion equitable access and improved outcomes for diverse communities

•        Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture

•        Support innovation and continuous improvement across the service

Who We’re Looking For:

•        An experienced leader with a background in health, ideally in primary mental health or community care

•        A strategic thinker who can see the big picture while keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly

•        Comfortable using data to tell the story and guide smart, informed decisions

•        A natural relationship builder who connects easily with stakeholders, providers, and communities

•        A collaborative, values-driven leader who brings energy, empathy, and a bit of spark to their team

•         Someone who genuinely understands and is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity for all communities

Highlights of Working with Us

At THINK Hauora you will work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about delivering primary health care to our region and making a positive impact to our communities. Working for THINK Hauora will provide genuine opportunity to contribute to the quality and wellbeing of our rohe.

Our staff benefits include:

•        Competitive base salary

•        Professional Development opportunities

•        Annual flu vaccinations

•        EAP (employment assistance programme)

•        All staff receive 10 days sick leave per annum after three-months' continuous service

•        We enjoy casual-dress Fridays

To apply for this role, please Apply Now via Seek.

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