Based in either Dunedin Hospital or Southland Hospital, covering the Southern Region

Salary band - $61,121 - $67,912 p.a and Kiwisaver

• Help us reach our carbon zero goals
• Permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week)

There's a lot going on in health, with the creation of a new national agency; Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, and the building of the New Dunedin Hospital, now is the perfect time to jump in and help us achieve our energy reduction goals as we move towards a carbon zero future.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

This role is funded by EECA (Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority) and is dedicated to helping the hospitals and facilities across the southern region become more energy efficient, and less dependent on fossil fuels for energy. You'll be helping our Energy Manager to identify energy reduction opportunities and implement plans to reduce the cost of energy. You'll also be a champion of increasing the awareness of energy conservation across the organisation.

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Mōu ake - About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• A degree in Energy Management or related field
• An understanding of energy saving opportunities
• Previous experience in a large organisation would be a big help
• Most importantly, a positive can-do attitude

Painga - Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week
• A supportive environment with an emphasis on career development
• Being part of a team that helps save lives

Mō mātou - About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone.

Check out https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whānau.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role falls between $61,121 and $67,912 p.a depending on the candidate's skills and experience.

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Monday, 25 September 2023

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand - Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

For further information please contact Hannah Friedrich, Recruitment Advisor, all conversations will be confidential in nature hannah.friedrich@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
• Covid-19 vaccination is expected for all workers at higher risk of workplace exposure to Covid-19 through face-to-face patient interaction, working in clinical areas and contact with potentially infectious materials and surfaces.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/