ICT Women and Children Operational Manager
- ICT Women and Children Operational Manager - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital,
- Permanent Full – Time, 80 hours per Fortnight (1 FTE)
- Lead complex services. Improve outcomes for whānau, wāhine, pēpi and tamariki. Make a real difference in Hawke’s Bay.
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 Integrated Care Team (ICT) Women & Children Operational Manager, you will provide senior operational leadership across a large and complex portfolio of Women and Children’s services in Hawke’s Bay. Services include Paediatric, Maternity, Audiology, Child Development services, Oral Health and Haumaru Whānau ( Violence Intervention Programme).
Working in close partnership with clinical leaders, the Group Leadership Team, and wider system partners, you will lead service delivery, workforce, quality, and financial performance across the ICT. This is a pivotal role that balances day ‑ to ‑ day operational oversight with long‑term service planning, modernisation, and equity ‑ driven transformation.
You will lead service and operational change, strengthen clinical governance, and support models of care that enable whānau to receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time - including closer to home and digitally enabled care where appropriate. This is a highly influential role where your leadership will shape outcomes for women, children and their communities both now and into the future.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The Women & Children ICT brings together a wide range of specialist and community ‑ based services, delivered by multidisciplinary teams across Hawke’s Bay. You will lead a large and diverse workforce, working alongside committed clinical leaders who are focused on quality, safety, equity, and continuous improvement.
Hawke’s Bay offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable housing, great schools, strong community connections, and easy access to beaches, vineyards, and outdoor pursuits.
For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
As a senior operational leader, you will bring the credibility, judgement, and resilience required to lead complex clinical services in a fast ‑ changing environment.
You will have:
- As a senior operational leader, you will bring the credibility, judgement, and resilience required to lead complex clinical services in a fast - changing environment. You will have:
- Significant senior operational leadership experience in health or a similarly complex environment
- Strong capability in workforce leadership, financial management, service planning, and performance delivery
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior clinicians and Heads of Department to deliver safe, high - quality services.
- Proven ability to lead change and service transformation while maintaining operational stability.
- A deep understanding of, and commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and culturally safe care.
- You will be a confident relationship builder who can navigate complexity, balance competing priorities, and lead with clarity, integrity, and purpose.
- You will be a confident relationship ‑ builder who can navigate complexity, balance competing priorities, and lead with clarity, integrity, and purpose.
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 14th May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Wietske Cloo - Wietske.Cloo@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.
