EOI - Performance and Planning Manager - Fixed Term

Expression of Interest (EOI)

• 12 month Fixed Term due to Parental Leave
• Full-time role
• North Shore based

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 role primarily provides governance, support, and oversight of planning, performance and procurement functions within Hospital and Specialist Services.

This role assists the Group Director Operations (GDO) manage a wide span of control by supporting information flow to ensure decision making is informed using as wide a scope as possible, and co-ordinating leadership action where multiple Directors/Chiefs or service leaders are involved.

This role may also be delegated lead on projects and/or initiatives that are priorities of the GDO and follow up to resolve issues as they arise, as delegated by the GDO.

Key components and required background:

• Detailed knowledge of the key strategic challenges facing the public health sector in the delivery of equitable health outcomes in the NZ Health and Disability Sector.
• Minimum of 3 years management experience at a senior level in a health organisation, with responsibility for project delivery, financial management and budgeting and staff management.
• Highly developed analytical/ conceptual thinking, which can be applied to providing information and advice to senior executives to inform strategic decision making in a health organisation.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise in-depth critical analyses, briefing and recommendations which the GDO and Executives can use to drive effective business decisions.

It goes without saying you will be a highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic individual with exceptional communication and relationship building skills, strategic thinking; demonstrated ability to take the initiative, as well as prior leadership ability within the health sector.

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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.

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Job code: WDHB21483

Closing date: 13 May 2026