Platform Manager (Exchange & Teams) at Te Whatu Ora, All Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Work from your local Health NZ office – stay connected to your community while delivering nationwide digital health change.
• Hybrid working opportunity
• Permanent, Full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. 

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Platform Manager (Exchange & Teams) to lead and optimise critical digital platforms for Health New Zealand. This role combines operational excellence with strategic oversight, ensuring platform services are reliable, secure, cost-efficient, and aligned with organisational and digital strategies. You will drive platform initiatives, support integration across environments, and enhance platform capabilities while maintaining high service quality. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results-driven leader who nurtures their team, fosters continuous improvement, and champions innovation, all while ensuring compliance, risk management, and health and safety. By working closely with internal stakeholders, business owners, and external partners, you will deliver initiatives that improve national, regional, and local operations, simplify processes, and transform services to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery.

About the Team/Service/ Location 

Join the Digital Services team at Health New Zealand, a collaborative and innovative environment focused on delivering reliable, secure, and efficient digital platforms nationwide. Our team works closely with business leaders, engineers, and external partners to support seamless integration, continuous improvement, and initiatives that simplify and transform healthcare services. Based locally with national impact, we value diverse perspectives, foster professional growth, and are committed to creating a culture where innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing thrive.

About you

We are looking for a seasoned and visionary ICT/Technology leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and operational excellence. You are someone who can drive digital transformation while ensuring platforms remain reliable, secure, and aligned with organisational objectives. You take pride in optimising complex systems, leading high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. With strong self-awareness, integrity, and a commitment to inclusive leadership, you will contribute meaningfully to Health New Zealand's mission and broader digital strategy.

You will have:

• Minimum 10 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in technical leadership roles, overseeing critical systems and implementing effective digital strategies.
• Proven ability to balance innovation with risk management while optimising financial and service performance of complex platforms.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in a leadership context.
• Demonstrated excellence in building positive relationships, driving team performance, and modelling integrity, accountability, and professional leadership.

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 apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11:59 pm on 17 February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Roshni George at roshni.george@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

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