Programme Managers Improvement and Innovation at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent Full-time | Middlemore Hospital
• Passionate about driving large-scale improvement and innovation within healthcare
• Join us to lead complex, impactful programmes that transform health services across Counties District

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

Reporting to the Planning and Performance Manager, you will lead the programme management of large, complex improvement and innovation initiatives across Counties District. Working collaboratively with clinicians, managers, support services, and other key stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in driving the achievement of key Health targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide programme leadership through change management, improvement methodologies, and tools.
• Set, monitor, and report on goals, milestones, and operational plans to ensure programme success.
• Foster strong communication and trusted relationships with colleagues and senior executive management.
• Evaluate programme progress, offering expert advice to enhance outcomes and ensure sustainable change.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and visualization to support effective delivery and informed decision-making.
• Coach and mentor clinical and operational leaders to embed continuous improvement and sustain operational efficiencies aligned with system strategies.

About You

You are an experienced manager and a purpose-driven change agent, committed to delivering meaningful and lasting impact. You possess a comprehensive understanding of organisational objectives and excel at negotiating and implementing decisions that support strategic priorities.

You will bring:

• At least 5 years’ experience in the health sector and/or relevant programme management, improvement, or innovation roles.
• A recognised project or programme management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP) or equivalent experience.
• Formal training or experience in improvement and innovation methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Model for Improvement, Double Diamond, Agile).
• Expertise across all aspects of programme management, including planning, design, change management, risk management, benefit realisation, communication, reporting, and evaluation.
• Advanced skills in data collection, analysis, and presentation, with an understanding of variation and proficiency in statistical process control software (e.g., Minitab, QI Macros).

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 https://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/. To review the position description please "click here" or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz

Closing Date: 16th July 2025