• Do you want to be part of developing a new model of care in a national gambling harm service?
• Do you want to make a difference, supporting clinical excellence and developing programmes to meet national clinical strategies?
• Do you want to be part of a team with a strong sense of social justice and desire to make a lasting difference for whānau and communities?
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and vibrant leader with experience in developing and leading clinical projects.
About us
The PGF Services nationwide team consists of qualified counsellors providing free, professional and confidential counselling services for both gamblers and others affected by gambling and a dedicated public health team working on harmful gambling issues in the community using a health promotion approach.
Harmful gambling is a significant social issue in New Zealand and at PGF Services, we work with communities, district and city councils, gambling providers and policy makers to support the change necessary to reduce gambling harm.
Job Description
About the role
We are looking for someone to:
Provide strategic direction and leadership to key clinical projects;
Be an active member of the national clinical team, contributing to the development of evidence-based gambling harm best practice;
Contribute to the development of new and ongoing improvements to models of care and service delivery;
Provide clinical guidance and support to the Practioners, including monitoring international best practice and emerging changes to service development; and
Develop and deliver training and workforce development initiative that supports our model of care
Please click Clinical Project Lead Job Description to view the full job description - please note that you will only be able to view this via our website at pgf.nz/careers
Desired Skills and Experience
About you:
Completed qualification from NZ recognised tertiary institution in a relevant field such as social work, mental health, counselling and/or addiction
A membership to a governing body such as NZ Psychological Society, Social Work Registration Board, NZ Council of Nursing, Dapaanz, or NZAC
Clinical leadership experience of a therapeutic service with a good working knowledge of a range of models of care and engagement
Minimum 5 years practice experience
Good knowledge and experience of working with gambling harm desirable but not essential
A full and clean Driver’s Licens
You will have the skills and experience to develop new clinical services, ongoing service improvements and the implementation of specialist clinical programmes. This includes creating and managing resources, developing, and evaluating service pilots, and designing and implementing clinical education packages.
You will bring a proven ability to develop, deliver and report on programmes and initiatives with a strong focus on continuous improvement. The overarching focus of the role is to carry out service development and improvements that enhance the access, experience, and outcomes of tāngata whaiora and their whānau.
You will have a strong track record of collaborative working approaches and will work closely with our national directors and regional managers to support clinical excellence within PGF Services.
What we Offer
A work from home day
Five weeks annual leave
Medical insurance
One day of Birthday leave
KiwiSaver
Competitive salary based on skills and experience
Latest smartphone and laptop
Phone plan
Career development and training opportunities
Use of company vehicle for work purposes
If you want to make a difference in reducing the harm associated with problem gambling in our communities, then we want to hear from you. Applications will close at 5:00 pm on 31 May 2024 unless filled prior.
We are committed to delivering a mana enhancing service and the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff is important to us. We value the connections you have with your community and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
For any recruitment queries, please contact Sasha John at HR@pgf.nz
Please note: To apply for this role you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
