Quality Manager
Odyssey is now seeking an experienced and relationship-focused Quality Manager to lead organisational quality improvement, risk, and safety initiatives across our services.
This role is ideally suited to a clinically experienced professional, particularly a Registered Nurse or senior clinician, who understands the realities of the health sector and/or mental health, addiction, and community-based service delivery and is passionate about strengthening quality, learning, and safe practice across the organisation.
Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, you’ll play a key role in driving excellence across our services by leading and coordinating essential quality and compliance systems. No two days will be the same as you champion continuous improvement initiatives, support best-practice risk management processes, oversee complaints and incident management, strengthen infection prevention and control measures, and help foster a strong health and safety culture.
If you’re someone who thrives on collaboration, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about creating safer, higher-quality outcomes for our tāngata whai ora and employees we’d love to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- At least 3 year’s relevant work experience, including experience in a similar function or role
- A Registered Nurse current APC (preferred) but you may also have a degree level qualification in Health Science, Policy, Health or Statistics.
- Experience of coordinating processes for internal and/or external audits (knowledge of relevant standards in the health sector is desirable)
- Proven report writing skills and experience
- Experience within mental health, addiction, community, or health service environments (highly desirable)
- Experience of coordinating processes for internal and/or external audits
- Knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and the application of it within health settings
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and networks with a range of stakeholders
- Knowledge of organisational requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act
In return we offer:
- A salary between $109,657 & $127,836 depending on skills & experience
- 22 days annual leave and 5 days paid study leave per annum (for approved study)
- Carparking
- Professional development opportunities
- A talented and supportive team who are passionate about what they do
More about us:
Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.
To apply, please send us your CV and a cover letter, and complete the additional information questionnaire online. For all enquiries, please contact Michelle in the People and Capabilities team on 021578262.
Closing date: Monday, 25 May 2026
Please note that Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are required.
Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.
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