Team Leader - Outreach Team

About the Role

Reporting to the Outreach Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership, professional support and operational oversight to a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Health Coaches, Kaiāwhina and Outreach Administrators.

You will play a key role in ensuring our outreach services are culturally responsive, community-focused, and achieve meaningful outcomes for the people we serve.

Based at one of our Auckland sites (Henderson, Blockhouse Bay or Manurewa), this role involves working closely with staff, patients, whānau, community partners and healthcare providers to ensure services are accessible, effective and aligned with The Fono's commitment to equity.

·        Leading and supporting a high-performing outreach team.

·        Coaching and developing staff to achieve their full potential.

·        Supporting service delivery and ensuring contractual targets and KPIs are achieved.

·        Strengthening systems, reporting processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

·        Promoting culturally safe, patient-centred and whānau-centred practice.

·        Building strong relationships with community organisations, healthcare providers and stakeholders.

·        Supporting innovative approaches that improve engagement and health outcomes for Pacific and Māori communities.

What You Will Bring

You are a confident people leader who is passionate about community wellbeing and making a positive impact.

You will bring:

• A relevant qualification in health, social services, community development or a related field.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of primary healthcare, outreach services and community-based support.
• Knowledge of Pacific and Māori health equity issues and the factors influencing access to care.
• Proven ability to support staff performance, wellbeing and professional development.
• Excellent organisational, communication and relationship management skills.
• A commitment to culturally responsive and equity-focused service delivery.
• A current full New Zealand Driver Licence.

We Would Love to Hear From You If You Also Have

·        Registration as a health professional.

·        Experience in quality improvement, service development or programme delivery.

·        Experience using health information systems and reporting platforms.

·        Pacific language skills and strong connections to Pacific communities.

Why Join The Fono?

At The Fono, you will be part of an organisation that genuinely values culture, community and people.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to better outcomes for Pacific families and communities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Meaningful work that aligns with your values and purpose.
• The chance to be part of an organisation leading the way in Pacific health and wellbeing.

About Us

We are a community-led organisation committed to culturally safe, equitable services and honouring our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We welcome applicants who reflect the communities we serve.

Apply