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Shelley McCabe

Christchurch

Summary

I am an authentic, energetic, and positive leader with a demonstrated successful history in system transformation and change leadership. I have worked for the past 25 years in a variety of leadership, management, and project roles across mental health, education, and the social housing sector. Skilled in thought leadership, change management, and project management, with the ability to work collaboratively and build strong and positive relationships. I’m passionate about making a positive difference and strive to improve outcomes and equity for communities. I am committed to the realization of Aotearoa’s founding document, Te Tiriti O Waitangi and the elimination of discrimination and bias with a focus on integrating and promoting equity across systems. My leadership style is based on my values of connection, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Kāinga Ora Homes And Communities
06.2022 - Current
  • Established and supported a cross-functional team with 10 direct reports
  • Collaborated with project managers and other functional leads to best understand project goals and outcomes, and support my team members to reach these
  • Built a high performing team through positive and effective communication, regular feedback, coaching and development opportunities.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.

Clinical Implementation Lead

Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addiction, (IPMHA), Canterbury Clinical Network
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for implementation of a transformational model of care into primary health across Canterbury
  • Part of national governance group responsible for national roll out of model across Aotearoa
  • Collaborated with a range of stakeholders across the health sector, at primary, tertiary and NGO levels ensuring that Ministry of Health requirements and objectives for programme delivery were met

Service Manager

Mental Health Pegasus Primary Health (Charitable) Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Managed and led a large primary mental health service through a time of expansion and transformation, requiring a change in organisational systems and vision.
  • Developed constructive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders in the PHO Senior leadership team, Planning and Funding, NGO providers, and Ministry of Health, both locally and nationally.
  • Motivated my direct reports to work in alignment with our organisational strategic vision and values, by role modelling how staff efforts make a positive difference in the outcomes for our consumers and their whanau.

Project Lead – Primary mental health review

Pegasus Primary Health (Charitable) Ltd
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Led a project to review existing primary mental health service, recommending changes te improve service delivery, ensuring that consumers had access to the right service at the right time

Clinical Manager/Clinical Social Work Specialist

Adult Mental Health Services, Hillmorton Hospital, CDHB
01.2013 - 01.2017


  • Oversaw overall operation of multi-disciplinary team offering mental health inpatient, crisis, and community care.
  • Budgetary responsibilities for cross-functional team of 30 people.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members, doctors, consumers and their whanau, employing positive active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, small group learning, and supervision to help allied health staff improve understanding of clinical frameworks, and evidence based best practices.

Regional Workforce Development Lead

Te Pou O Te Whakaaro Nui
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for ensuring alignment of regional projects across the South Island District Health Boards
  • Translating Ministry of Health policy into practice for mental health and addiction providers across South Island
  • Participated in national and local workforce development and retention of staff
  • Built strong relationships across the other regional workforce groups, working collaboratively to support each other and the mahi we were each responsible for

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership, MBA Programme -

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
2020

Certificate in Adult Education -

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Christchurch, NZ
2005

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (endorsed in Mental Health) -

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
1999

Postgraduate Diploma of Social Work -

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
1995

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) -

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
1994

Skills

LEADERSHIP

  • Build Effective Teams: I have managed the Pegasus Mental Health Service through a time of expansion and transformation Over the past 5 years we have experienced significant growth in our workforce, involving design and implementation of transformational new models of care, requiring a change in organizational systems and vision I have used my skills in people management to build and revitalize the primary mental health team to become diverse and sustainable with a reputation for providing excellent clinical services I have developed constructive and collaborative relationships with the Pegasus Senior leadership team, CDHB Planning and Funding and other mental health and addictions providers, both locally and nationally
  • Drive Vision and Purpose: I demonstrate energy and optimism to motivate my team to work collectively and collaboratively aligned with our organizational strategic vision and values and those of the wider sector I do this by making it clear how staff efforts make a positive difference both directly in the lives of tangata whaiora as well as our organizational health and strategy
  • Service Change: I have led significant service change both within primary and secondary organisations Having studied change models and processes at a tertiary level I am confident in implementing change in a practical way to ensure best practice and outcomes for service users
  • Courageous: I step up to address difficult issues, and do not avoid crucial conversations I provide coaching and support for team leaders to assist with managing difficult relationships and I have communicated directly where I have witnessed behaviour that is inconsistent with organizational values I am agile and comfortable working with ambiguity

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

  • Sector Change: I was responsible for implementation of a new transformational model of care into General Practice across Canterbury This involved significant change in how mental health and wellbeing support is offered to the enrolled population and requires change at all levels of the General Practice team
  • Service/Team Change: I am practiced in leading teams to buy into change through shifting the focus from day-to-day activities towards results driven conversations and clear outcome measures

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS PLANNING

  • Strategic Mindset: I am in a senior leadership role implementing transformational mental health change in service delivery I have implemented these services throughout the primary care network, linking success to regional and national key performance indicators
  • Financial Management: I am an experienced manager of budgets and deliverables I undertake monthly analysis and reporting, ensuring that our service is meeting contractual responsibilities I hold myself and my team accountable for the financial and clinical outcomes of our work

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIPS

  • Working with Stakeholders: I have experience working with clients and whanau within a clinical primary mental health setting I have been involved in the establishment and implementation of significant collaborative mental health services in the Greater Wellington Region This has required collaboration in service design
  • Collaborative Working: I am experienced and skilled in working collaboratively I have been involved in the development, governance, and leadership of a significant mental health initiative, both in its pilot phase, and more latterly under the Access and Choice programme funded by MOH I have excellent professional relationships and networks within the primary care and mental health and addictions sector at local, regional and national levels

CLINICAL

  • Cultivate Innovation: As a leader I am passionate about innovation I foster a team environment that encourages creativity and courageous conversations I have led the investment in digital innovation and clinical training to enable our team to deliver best practice care for our tangata whaiora
  • Ensure Quality: I am committed to achieving high quality work As the Service Leader for Pegasus Health, I am responsible for ensuring that deliverables are met as well as looking for opportunities to increase the scope of our service

LEARNING

  • Continuous Learning: I am committed to my professional development and seek opportunities to learn and exchange knowledge

Timeline

Team Leader

Kāinga Ora Homes And Communities
06.2022 - Current

Clinical Implementation Lead

Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addiction, (IPMHA), Canterbury Clinical Network
01.2020 - 01.2022

Project Lead – Primary mental health review

Pegasus Primary Health (Charitable) Ltd
04.2017 - 09.2017

Service Manager

Mental Health Pegasus Primary Health (Charitable) Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2022

Clinical Manager/Clinical Social Work Specialist

Adult Mental Health Services, Hillmorton Hospital, CDHB
01.2013 - 01.2017

Regional Workforce Development Lead

Te Pou O Te Whakaaro Nui
01.2010 - 01.2013

Post Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership, MBA Programme -

University of Canterbury

Certificate in Adult Education -

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (endorsed in Mental Health) -

University of Otago

Postgraduate Diploma of Social Work -

University of Canterbury

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) -

University of Canterbury
Shelley McCabe