Deputy CFO, Funded Sector and Procurement at Te Whatu Ora, All Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full time
• Work from where you are

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

The Deputy CFO Funded Sector and Procurement is responsible for ensuring purchasing decisions and contracting arrangements are optimal to support the delivery of health services, deliver value for money and facilitate continuity of supply of the goods and services Health New Zealand requires.

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that all purchasing decisions and contracting arrangements under the responsibility of Funded Sector and the Procurement organisations are efficient and effective, deliver best possible value for money and enable Health New Zealand to deliver health services to the performance required to meet the Government's Health Targets.

About you 

You are a qualified Chartered Accountant or hold a relevant business degree, , and bring a strong track record of financial leadership at a senior level. With a minimum of 10 years' experience in commercial environments, you demonstrate well-developed financial acumen and sound business judgement.

You have proven experience partnering with senior line managers to drive superior organisational performance, providing clear, insightful advice grounded in robust financial analysis. Your strong analytical skillset enables you to support business cases, identify and address emerging operating issues, and guide effective resource prioritisation.

You are experienced in establishing and leading large, dispersed professional teams, and are comfortable navigating complexity while constructively leading people through change. You also bring a proven ability to develop and present high-quality financial information to Senior Management and Boards, communicating complex concepts with clarity and confidence.

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 Thursday, 23 April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz