Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager will lead the establishment and implementation of peer support services being developed in partnership with Health New Zealand – MidCentral. The role will coordinate the planning, workforce establishment, operational readiness and implementation of Pou Arataki Peer Support service design and implementation planning. The role will work closely with Mana, Health NZ, clinical teams and peer support leaders to ensure each service is safely established, culturally grounded and integrated into existing pathways.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain implementation plans, timelines and key milestones for each service
• Coordinate establishment activities across Mana, Health NZ and other partners
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies
• Ensure services are ready for implementation and go-live
• Support transition from project establishment into ongoing service delivery
• Coordinate development of the service model and scope for each peer support service
• Establish referral, access, escalation and transition pathways
• Ensure clear boundaries between peer support and clinical responsibilities
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding of new peer support positions
• Build strong working relationships with Health NZ service leaders, clinical teams and other partners

About you

• Demonstrated project management or service implementation experience
• Experience within health, mental health, addiction or community services
• Strong understanding of kaupapa Māori and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Understanding of peer support and lived experience practice
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• Satisfactory Police Vetting is required
• Some travel across Horowhenua and Manawatū will be required

About us

Mana o Te Tangata Trust is a kaupapa Māori, lived experience-led organisation committed to walking alongside whānau experiencing mental distress, addiction, hardship, and adversity. Guided by the vision Where Mana Thrives, Communities Rise, we provide peer-led, whānau-centred support that strengthens resilience, restores mana, and improves wellbeing outcomes across Horowhenua and Manawatū.