Immunisation Services Manager - Fixed Term until June 2026

Whānau Āwhina Plunket supports the health and wellbeing of tamariki under-five and their whānau. We provide clinical support through our traditional Well Child checks and 24/7 telehealthcare via PlunketLine as well as community support such as playgroups where whānau can gather and form lasting positive relationships within their community. 

To support a wider strategic partnership to improve immunisation rates and protect whānau against vaccine preventable disease, we are seeking a confident and experienced health care professional who is keen to bring their experience as a vaccinator to lead the implementation and seamless integration of this service for our kaimahi and the whānau we serve. This role will be fixed term until June 2026.

This role can be based anywhere in Aotearoa.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Working across the organisation, you will provide strategic oversight and visibility of the pilot's performance, whilst supporting local teams to pilot equitable, safe and effective immunisation services.

You will work closely with our national and local partners to connect with whānau who most need this service and facilitate effective referral pathways to ensure continuity of care. 

With a deep understanding of equity barriers and reasons for vaccine hesitancy you will help to craft and refine our service to maximise our opportunity to deliver a service that makes a lasting difference.

He kōrero mōu | About you

As the Immunisation Service Manager, you will be the primary subject matter expert for immunisation within and on behalf of Whānau Āwhina Plunket. 

You will be an experienced vaccinator and bring experience in programme or service management. You will be able to support as an escalation point regarding immunisations for our frontline kaimahi (staff) at all levels and have the strategic know how and nous to build and maintain positive relationships across the health system.

Ngā pūkenga me tohu motuhake | Important skills and qualifications

If this sounds like you, ensure you meet the critical criteria below before submitting your application:

• Registered Health Progressional with a current practicing certificate
• Fully authorised vaccinator
• Full NZ Driver Licence
• The right to work in Aotearoa
• Workplace Assessor trained or willing to complete this qualification

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

If you’re seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society, join us at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. In line with our values, we believe in caring for our people, to support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Various wellbeing schemes such as a wellbeing day: use your one of your sick leave days to proactively protect your well being
• Retail discounts
• Programmes to build your cultural competence so you can contribute to our goals most effectively

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For further information please contact hr@plunket.org.nz

Applications must be made online and close on 20 October 2024.

Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate.

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He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, heke iho -

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai.