• Work anywhere in New Zealand
• Permanent, Full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Business Case Lead plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the Digital Investment Plan by leading the development of strategic business cases that enable critical digital health initiatives. Operating at both an advisory and delivery level, the role works closely with the Group Manager Digital Investment and cross-functional teams to ensure business cases are robust, strategically aligned, and meet internal and external quality standards. This includes providing quality assurance across the business case lifecycle, coordinating inputs, and managing approval processes. The Business Case Lead also leads engagement with the Ministry of Health, central agencies, and Ministers to navigate government processes and secure the capital investment and budget approvals required to deliver on Health New Zealand's digital priorities.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Business Case Lead sits within the Digital Investment team, part of the wider Digital Health Strategy & Design function- a collaborative, forward-thinking group focused on stakeholder engagement and strategic investment. The team works closely with Regional Digital Directors, Clinical Informatics Directors, and other key partners to develop digital service roadmaps and adaptable solution designs. By leveraging specialist expertise and strong partnerships, the team ensures investment decisions deliver outcomes that are affordable, sustainable, and equitable across Health New Zealand.

About you

As an experienced advisor or programme lead in business case development and strategic investment planning, you will have a proven ability to lead complex business case processes within public sector settings. You will also have the following skills and experience to support your success in the role:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in developing and managing business cases within a complex organisation, preferably within the public sector or health sector.
• Proven experience in navigating government funding processes and engaging with central agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Friday 18^th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tegan Gutry at tegan.gutry@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.