General Manager Kidz First at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Senior leadership role with significant influence at one of New Zealands leading public hospitals
• Champion a culture that delivers consistently safe, high-quality care and outstanding outcomes for service users
• Permanent, full-time position based at Kidz First Hospital

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau District is one of the largest public hospitals in New Zealand with over 9,500 individuals being employed across the region providing healthcare services to more than half a million people in South Auckland. Kidz First is a busy division that delivers care across acute, outpatient, neonatal, youth, and community services in our district.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable leader to provide strategic and operational oversight across Kidz First division. Reporting to the Clinical Director, this role holds responsibility for the delivery of safe, effective, and sustainable services that achieve excellent outcomes for our pepi, tamariki, and rangatahi, their whānau, and our wider communities.

As a senior leader, you will play a key role in shaping organisational strategy and will work in close partnership with clinical leaders, the executive team, and governance stakeholders.

Key accountabilities include:

• Being a strong advocate for child and youth health
• Leading the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care and embedding a culture of compassion, safety, and excellence
• Driving improved health outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples, and communities experiencing health inequities
• Inspiring, developing, and supporting a diverse workforce through collaboration, kindness, and continuous professional growth
• Ensuring patient safety, efficient service delivery, and effective patient flow
• Overseeing financial performance, service sustainability, and long-term planning

About You:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Individual with proven leadership capability and a strong track record in leading people, managing complex systems, and driving continuous improvement. A passion for child health and advocacy is highly desirable. 

You will bring experience in leading teams, resources, and services in fast-paced environments, along with the ability to critically assess processes and implement meaningful change. This role requires resilience, adaptability, and strong relationship-building skills, enabling you to work effectively across all levels of the organisation and contribute to the ongoing delivery of high-quality, world-class care for our patients and their whānau.

What We Offer:

• Five weeks annual leave to support a healthy worklife balance
• A range of employee benefits and work-perks to enhance your overall experience
• A collaborative, respectful, and supportive workplace culture
• Opportunities to work alongside regional and national colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practice
• The chance to work with a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to healthcare excellence and world-class care
• An inclusive workplace that values diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all

If you are a motivated and capable senior leader who wants to make your mahi meaningful and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to those who need it most.

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, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. 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 February 2026