Job Vacancies
Arohanui Hospice is a specialist palliative care service based in Palmerston North caring for people living with a life-limiting illness in the Manawatu, Horowhenua, Rangitikei and Tararua regions.
Director Operations and Community Relations
As Director Operations and Community Relations you will take on a pivotal position in ensuring the ongoing development and achievement of Arohanui Hospice.
Reporting directly to the CE and as a key member of the senior leadership management team the purpose of this role is to provide leadership in operational performance and the significant development and growth of the Hospice’s fundraising programmes, sponsorships and partnerships.
Key deliverables in this role include:
To be considered for this influential role you will need to demonstrate proven high level management experience with a comprehensive knowledge of business planning and reporting processes. You will bring a track record of successful fundraising and sponsorship management, revenue generation and the ability to develop productive strategic partnerships within the business and local community. Fundamental to your success in this position is experience in leading and developing an effective team.
This is an important role demanding an exceptional individual with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. Naturally you will have a passion and commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Arohanui Hospice.
To find out more, please contact Andree Workman at Sterling HR on 06 359 0024 or apply in confidence by sending your application to andree@sterling.co.nz
Human Resources and Payroll Officer
Part time Position – 30 hours per week (0.75FTE)
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic HR generalist who has proven payroll experience to manage and coordinate our Human Resources function.
This varied and challenging role will include the following generalist HR duties:
Applicants for the role must have:
Download a job description here and application form here. Applications close at 5 pm on Wednesday 15 February 2012. Please ensure your application contains the following: Application Form, current CV including the names of at least two referees (one of which should be your current or previous manager), covering letter which sets out the match between your current skills and the requirements of the position.
Applications can be sent by email to June Dallinger, or mailed to HR Adviser, Arohanui Hospice, 1 Heretaunga Street, Palmerston North.
Operations & Planning Analyst
Full time Permanent Position
Reporting to the Director Operations and Community Relations, this exciting new position has a principle role in developing, implementing and overseeing a comprehensive business operations and performance reporting framework for the Hospice. This includes:
In addition, this role will manage all grant applications including identifying relevant national and local grant opportunities and preparing grant applications.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
Download a job description here and application form here. Applications close at 5 pm on Wednesday 15 February 2012. Please ensure your application contains the following: Application Form, current CV including the names of at least two referees (one of which should be from your current or previous manager) and a covering letter matching your skills to the position.
Applications can be sent by email to June Dallinger, or mailed to HR Adviser, Arohanui Hospice, 1 Heretaunga Street, Palmerston North.
Receptionist/Administrator
Four part time roles
As part of our dedication to continually improving the Hospice services, we have developed a new reception structure so that our reception desk is covered 9 hours a day, 7 days a week and we are seeking professional staff with proven skills to work in these key customer service roles.
The four part time roles will work on a roster of 4.5 hours a day (either 8.30am to 1 pm or 1pm to 5.30 pm, for a total of 7 shifts a fortnight (total hours per fortnight = 31.5 hours). The shifts will encompass a mix of weekends and weekdays and both mornings and afternoons for all four roles. However, successful staff must also be flexible and able to pick up additional shifts whenever necessary.
The duties of the role are primarily focused on:
All applicants must be able to demonstrate superior skills and experience in administrative/reception duties and tasks, have strong time management/work organisation skills and have an excellent customer service ethic.
Download a job description here and application form here. Applications close at 5 pm on Wednesday 15 February 2012. Please ensure your application contains the following: Application Form, current CV including the names of at least two referees (one of which should be from your current or previous manager) and a covering letter matching your skills to the position.
Applications can be sent by email to June Dallinger, or mailed to HR Adviser, Arohanui Hospice, 1 Heretaunga Street, Palmerston North.
Volunteer Co-ordinator
Part time Position – 20 hours per week (0.5FTE)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person with excellent organisational abilities and outstanding people skills to coordinate our highly-valued team of volunteers at Arohanui Hospice.
This varied and challenging role will involve the recruitment, orientation, training, and ongoing support of volunteers. You will also manage and review volunteer policies and procedures, have oversight of volunteer rosters, organise volunteer events and most importantly, ensure the continuation of the close relationship volunteers have with Arohanui Hospice.
Applicants for the role must have:
Download a job description here and application form here. Applications close at 5 pm on Wednesday 15 February 2012. Please ensure your application contains the following: Application Form, current CV including the names of at least two referees (one of which should be from your current or previous manager) and a covering letter matching your skills to the position.
Applications can be sent by email to June Dallinger, or mailed to HR Adviser, Arohanui Hospice, 1 Heretaunga Street, Palmerston North.
Registrar – Palliative Care
Arohanui Hospice currently has an advanced training vacancy for a Registrar – Palliative Care. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team committed to integrated Palliative Care. All aspects of required training are available in Palmerston North with the Regional Cancer Treatment Service operating out of the adjacent Palmerston North Hospital.
This position is suitable for advanced training in Palliative Medicine according to the prescription of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or the Chapter of Palliative Medicine. Therefore FRACP or FAChPM candidates are welcome to apply. Part time training may be possible.
The Registrar will rotate through appropriate areas of Palliative Care:
The Registrar will also assist in supporting the Palliative Care Hospital based team
(Midcentral DHB).
Applicants must:
A position description can be downloaded here.
Applications can be emailed to clare.r@arohanuihospice.org.nz or mailed to: Chief Executive, Arohanui Hospice, PO Box 5349, Palmerston North.
Becoming a Volunteer
Volunteers have had a vital part in the development of Arohanui Hospice and continue to play a vital role. If you wish to become a Hospice volunteer please contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator on 06-356 6606.
