Quality and Risk Manager at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is the largest district in New Zealand providing health services to a population of more than 650,000 and employing more than 8000 staff. Our local organisation values and promise statement Best Care for Everyone - serve to inspire us to continuously improve to provide the best care possible to each and every person, and their family.

This senior role will provide leadership and advice on the implementation and management of organisational-wide quality and risk management strategies and programmes, which ensure quality and risk management is embedded throughout the district and closely linked to national frameworks.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Being an advocate and sponsor for risk control and prevention strategies
• Overseeing the continuing development and delivery of quality and risk management training
• Proactively managing the quality assurance programme including compliance, complaint and adverse event processes
• Providing support, advice and guidance on all aspects of quality and risk management
• Work with national oversight groups to ensure alignment and shared learnings and understanding in both quality and risk areas

To be successful in this role you will need to have a minimum of 5 years experience in a healthcare organisation working in a quality and risk management role. This will be supported by a Masters level qualification or equivalent in health administration or management.

Strong communication and problem solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships across an organisation are essential in this role.

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For more information on the recruitment process please email Glenn.bratton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job code: WDHB21070

Closing date: 19 March 2026