District Efficiency Improvement Lead

• District Efficiency Improvement Lead - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Full – Time, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• A unique opportunity to influence system wide change, drive operational excellence, and improve health outcomes across Hawke's Bay. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leaders and play a key part in shaping the future performance and sustainability of health services.

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

As the District Efficiency Improvement Lead, you will lead the District's Efficiency Improvement Programme, providing governance, oversight, reporting, and strategic support to ensure improvement initiatives deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes.

Working within the Office of the Group Director Operations, you will partner with clinical and operational leaders to identify opportunities for improvement, establish robust performance frameworks, and support the successful delivery of complex programmes and projects. You will provide strategic analysis, programme assurance, and performance reporting to inform decision making and drive organisational priorities.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong stakeholder engagement skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence change across a large and complex healthcare environment. You will work across services, divisions, and leadership teams to improve productivity, strengthen performance monitoring, and support the delivery of high quality, equitable healthcare services.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Based within the Office of the Group Director Operations, this role works closely with District, Regional, and National leaders to drive operational improvement and organisational performance. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including General Managers, Clinical Directors, Operations Managers, Finance teams, and Regional Improvement Leads to support the achievement of strategic objectives across Hospital and Specialist Services.

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About you

As an experienced improvement and programme leader, you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary or professional qualification
• A recognised project or programme management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMI, or Agile
• Significant experience leading complex programmes and improvement initiatives within large organisations
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights and actions
• Experience in performance reporting, programme governance, and stakeholder management
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship building skills
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and improving outcomes for Māori and all communities
• The ability to work effectively in a complex environment, balancing multiple priorities and driving sustainable change through collaboration and leadership

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 by 28th August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn.Tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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