Project Coordinator Te Tai Tokerau me Tamaki Makaurau - Hauora Māori Service at Te Whatu Ora, Northern

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Full-time, permanent position (flexible working options available)
• Based in Te Tai Tokerau me Tāmaki Makaurau | Northern Region

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 Project Coordinator provides programme and project management support to the Regional Director and management team ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and smooth coordination across workstreams. It involves planning, monitoring, and facilitating projects, maintaining accurate documentation and risk registers, and supporting leadership through effective oversight and collaboration.

About the Team/Service

As the Hauora Māori Service of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) our core role is to ensure New Zealanders have better and more timely access to health care.  The devolution of resources and decision making to the regions ensures those closest to service users and whānau are involved in decisions on how healthcare is delivered. We are committed to ensuring our operating model is responsive to the needs of Māori. 

About you

As an experienced coordinator or project professional, you bring strong leadership in managing projects and mentoring others in your areas of expertise, particularly in applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice. A confident and effective communicator, you excel at supporting senior leadership and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive meaningful outcomes.

You will also have:

• Experience in project coordination or management with at least 5-7 years of experience in a similar role within a large organisation
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft key governance documents and materials
• Knowledge and practical experience in applying Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage complex projects, with experience in the health sector considered an advantage  

Working at 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 18 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on zerissa.ong@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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