Regional Workforce & Recruitment Planner, Central Region at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full time
• Work anywhere in the Central 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. 

The Central Region

Central Region (Te Ikaroa) has approximately 20,000 employees providing health services to our communities through district, regional and some national services. The region stretches from Hawkes Bay and Whanganui in the north, Horowhenua and Kapiti Coast to the west, Palmerston North in the centre, Wairarapa to the east, and Hutt Valley and Wellington to the south.

Our region is sparsely populated with most of the population clustered in urban areas: Napier, Hastings, Palmerston North, Whanganui, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Porirua, Hutt Valley and Wellington.

About the Role 

Reporting to the Regional P&C Officer this role is responsible for supporting the relevant region to identify short/medium term workforce capacity requirements and gaps, working with recruitment and attraction to source the required resources to meet regional/local needs.

The role will work with clinical leaders, GDOs, operational leads, reporting analysts and HRBPs to identify and prioritise their regions key talent/resourcing priorities and gaps. The four Regional Workforce & Recruitment Planners will work as a team, with their Regional P&C Officers to confirm priorities across the organisation and then collaborate with the national Recruitment and Attraction team.

About you 

You bring over eight years of experience across People & Culture functions, including recruitment, sourcing, HR business partnering, and workforce planning, within large and complex organisations. You have developed advanced expertise in workforce planning and recruitment methodologies, along with a strong understanding of talent management frameworks required to operate effectively at scale.

You are highly skilled in analysing data, translating insights into clear, practical recommendations that support informed decision-making. Your ability to partner with senior leaders enables you to coordinate and successfully deliver workforce and recruitment plans in complex environments.

Known for your strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, you build credibility quickly and influence stakeholders with confidence, ensuring alignment and successful outcomes.

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 Wednesday, 22 April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

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