Systems Innovator
Based in beautiful Whanganui Te Oranganui is a kaupapa Māori organisation who offers a range of health and wellbeing services for whānau in the Whanganui region and surrounding districts.
Innovation & Research is a social innovation hub focusing on prevention and systems level change. Our service have a number of social innovators who work with the community on various kaupapa such as healthy families, rangatahi innovation, innovation and systems change programmes to name a few.
About the role:
Are you a strategic thinker and innovator passionate about transforming mental health and addiction systems? Join us as a Systems Innovator, leading collaborative design efforts to grow collective wellbeing and develop whānau-centred, equity-driven solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Co-design innovative models of care that integrate Te Ao Māori and community-led solutions.
- Work across sectors to enhance collaboration between health and social services.
- Embed Te Tiriti principles and lived experience voices into service design.
- Drive systems change by shifting from reactive crisis response to prevention-focused care.
We’re seeking a dynamic leader who thrives in co-design, strategy, and innovation, with a passion for creating sustainable change. Be part of shaping the future of mental health and addiction services.
We offer a warm whānau focused work environment with a wide variety of benefits, such as:
- Kaupapa Māori organisation
- Regular Kapa haka and waiata
- All staff Karakia & Mihi every morning
- SuperLife Funeral Insurance
- EAP & Supervision
- Workplace wellness programme
- Whānau events and activities
- Diverse work environment
- Workplace development
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.