National Manager - Major Projects, System Enablers and Engagement - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, All Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead nationally significant prevention screening initiatives and major projects, driving system-wide impact and improved health outcomes
• Establish and lead a national Project Management Office (PMO) to strengthen delivery, partnership, and consistency across complex programmes
• Provide strategic leadership, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery aligned to national priorities

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

The National Manager – Major Projects, System Enablers and Engagement role provides leadership and national oversight to enable the successful development and delivery of NPHS Prevention Screening's major projects and new screening initiatives.  You will be responsible for establishing and leading the Prevention Screening Project Management Office (PMO) to strengthen regional partnership, Hospital and Specialist Services (HSS) collaboration, and ensure robust financial oversight and contract coordination across prevention screening programmes.

About the Service

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 an experienced and strategic programme leader with a proven ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives at a national or system level, bringing a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery in dynamic public sector or health environments. You are confident navigating complexity, influencing stakeholders, and providing sound advice grounded in critical thinking and an understanding of how government operates. You build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and persuasively, and are committed to embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi into your work, while leading teams in a collaborative and inclusive way.

• Relevant tertiary and project/programme management qualifications (additional experience in public health or financial management is advantageous)
• Proven experience delivering complex programmes using recognised project and programme management methodologies
• Strong public sector or health background, including financial oversight, funding, and contract coordination
• Ability to develop options, provide advice, and apply sound judgement in complex environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive change
• Strategic thinker who can translate vision into effective operational delivery
• Adaptable, politically aware, and comfortable working with ambiguity and competing priorities

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, 25 June 2026.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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