General Manager – Te Pūriri o Te Ora, Regional Cancer and Blood Service

• Lead a wide range of cancer services, including the largest oncology service in Aotearoa

• Play a pivotal role in shaping equitable cancer care for over two million people across Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Te Tai Tokerau (Northland)

• Permanent, full-time position based at Te Papakāinga Atawhai o Tāmaki (Auckland City Hospital), with a dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team

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

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your expertise will directly influence the future of cancer and blood services in Aotearoa. As General Manager, you will lead a highly complex regional portfolio, ensuring the safe, effective, and equitable delivery of services across Te Pūriri o Te Ora – Regional Cancer and Blood Service.

In this role, you will work closely with the Director and Senior Leadership Team to deliver on both strategic and operational priorities. You’ll guide service delivery, oversee business and workforce planning, and ensure resources are aligned with regional and national goals. With the government’s transformative investment in cancer treatments, this is your chance to help shape services that have a lasting impact for our communities.

To view more about the role, please see the position description

About Te Pūriri o Te Ora

Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the name that has been gifted to our Regional Cancer and Blood Services by Kahurangi Rangimārie Naida Glavish of Ngāti Whātua, Chief Advisor Tikanga for Te Toka Tumai. Te Pūriri o Te Ora means "the Pūriri tree of wellbeing" and speaks to the many qualities and gifts of the Pūriri tree and our aspiration to provide a place of healing and wellbeing for our communities.

Based at Te Papakāinga Atawhai o Tāmaki, Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the leading provider of cancer care across Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau, serving over two million people. We are home to Aotearoa’s largest oncology unit and provide a wide range of services including Medical and Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Cancer and Blood Research, Genetic Health, the National Gastrointestinal Cancer Service, and specialist cancer psychological and social support.

The values that underpin Te Pūriri o Te Ora are Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Āhurutanga, Mana Motuhake and Wairuatanga.

Like the diversity of birdlife that occupy the Pūriri tree, we look for and welcome applications from all people – including Māori, Pacific Peoples, those from ethnic communities, disabled people and the Rainbow community.

We hope that you will join us in our collective commitment to manaaki and serve all who call upon us for their cancer care, and help provide a common place of protection, nurture, healing and enduring strength for all whānau.

About you

You will bring proven leadership experience in a healthcare environment, with the ability to motivate and guide teams through times of change and uncertainty. Skilled in managing complex services and business portfolios, you’ll have a strong track record of delivering on strategic and operational plans, within budget and at scale.

Central to your leadership will be your commitment to equity and a deep understanding of how to apply and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your everyday practice. You’ll also demonstrate alignment with Te Pūriri o Te Ora values, and bring the manaakitanga, resilience, integrity, and vision needed to lead in a challenging and rewarding environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Cowley Recruitment Consultant, at jade.cowley@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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