• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Leadership role
• Location: Taranaki, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes or Tairāwhiti districts
• FTE: 1.0

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders

About the Role

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Te Manawa Taki regional team as a Manager, People and Operations. This is a key management and leadership role in the regional Te Manawa Taki service.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide leadership and effective day-to-day operational management for the Regional Operational and Medical team to deliver strategic, policy and operational priorities to enable the realisation of Pae Ora. You will also lead the development and implementation of the operational plans, frameworks and protocols to support the NPHS regional strategic direction and service delivery. This role is expected to hold a CIMS lead role in outbreaks and other responses when required.   

Travel throughout the Te Manawa Taki region may be required.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

You are experienced in matrix and multidisciplinary working models and have proven supervision, mentoring, coaching and teaching skills. You're experienced in applying critical thinking, using sound judgment to develop options. You have machinery of government experience and are able to identify business / project requirements, develop or contribute to strategies and plans, and prioritise the work of a team.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelors level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• A post-graduate degree in a relevant field is desirable
• 3+ years' demonstrated operational management experience
• Proven experience in financial management
• Experience in leading change, innovation and service and quality improvement initiatives 
• Full New Zealand Drivers' Licence
• Willingness to travel as required
• Experience in applying critical thinking, using sound judgment to develop options and the machinery of government 
• Able to demonstrate mature communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write and present effectively, and to develop, unify and maintain strong internal and external relationships essential for achieving sustainable outcomes

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We 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 18 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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