Governance & Reporting Lead - Business Services - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead good governance processes, reporting and advice for decision makers
• Location: Auckland or Wellington
• Permanent, Full-Time

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 the opportunity available to join our Business Services team as a Governance and Reporting Lead in a permanent, full-time role.

The primary purpose of the role is to lead a small team responsible for managing the business support, governance and reporting processes for the NPHS. This includes leading the risks and issues reporting, health, safety and wellbeing programme, managing decision papers for the NPHS Leadership Team, and developing ongoing business processes and guidance. 

Your expertise will be drawn upon by different parts of the National Public Health Service including the senior leadership team, so you will be someone that can work at pace and collaboratively with senior leaders. 

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'll be able to work collaboratively across the NPHS and organisational boundaries. You come with strong business support, governance advisory and reporting experience. You understand and have the ability to adapt and use a range of frameworks, principles, tools and methods to effectively support decision-makers.

Skills and Experience

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification
• Extensive experience supporting senior leaders and governance groups
• 15+ years governance (technical support) experience and 5+ years management experience
• Strong written and oral communication, ability to write good quality papers for decision-makers
• Experience in managing business support functions and processes
• Experience developing and implementing consistent group-wide processes, procedures, tools, and templates
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving high levels of accuracy and confidentiality

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 16 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.