Health Promotion Contract Manager

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHF) is a not-for-profit organisation that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing.

Our mission is to lift the mental health and wellbeing of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

At the MHF, we value fairness and equity, and we encourage relationships based on respect, truthfulness, compassion.

We ensure our work is sustainable, and we value diversity in our people and our ideas, and we are always striving to promote innovation.

Join our Programmes and Resources Team!

Are you an experienced strategic leader, confident in delivering complex contracts and projects?

If you're someone who loves bringing people together, managing moving parts and leading projects that truly make a difference, we'd love to have you on board.

This is a great opportunity to join the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) as our Health Promotion Contract Manager, where you'll combine your passion for mental wellbeing, strategic leadership skills and your knack for project and contract delivery.

Our Programmes and Resources team is a dynamic, purpose driven group working on initiatives that support rangatahi wellbeing, suicide prevention, workplace wellbeing, resource development and more.

Guided by our kaupapa to lift the mental health and wellbeing of all people in Aotearoa, we value innovation, equity, and meaningful outcomes for communities.

The Role

As the Health Promotion Contract Manager, you'll lead a team of six multidisciplined specialists and contractors to deliver a range of community and sector-facing programmes.

You'll manage government contracts and MHF-funded projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to foster strong relationships and ensure all initiatives are culturally responsive and evidence based.

What you will do

Lead the delivery of government contracts and MHF-funded projects.

Manage project timelines, budgets, reporting, and evaluation.

Lead and empower through supportive, people-centred leadership.

Ensure initiatives are evidence based, culturally responsive, and impactful.

Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external partners.

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What you will have

At least five years' experience in project and budget management within public health or health promotion.

Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering results.

Strong knowledge of mental health promotion, wellbeing and public health principles.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and willingness to grow knowledge of Te Ao Maori and Te Reo Maori.

What we offer

Vibrant office based in the heart of Maungawhau, Mt Eden

Flexible working policy – Monday and Friday work from home

Half-day Fridays

Day off on your birthday

20 days sick leave

Opportunity to build strong networks

Equitable salary reviewed annually

The salary band for this role is $106,985 - $127,472 and will be commensurate with the successful candidate's skills and experience.

Even if you don't have every skill listed, we'd still love to hear from you.

If this role feels like a good fit and you're excited about the mahi, get in touch!

We are reviewing applications as they come and will close the role when we have found the right person so don't wait!

At the MHF we often are confronted with difficult stories about mental health, distress and suicide.

Please consider your own mental health and ability to be exposed to this information prior to applying.

Rainbow and takatapui candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply.The Mental Health Foundation actively promotes the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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