Junior Project Manager - Clinical Quality & Safety

• Based: Auckland City Hospital, Permanent / Full-Time role
• Lead small to medium-sized projects in quality improvement and clinical safety
• Opportunity to grow into more complex project or programme leadership roles

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

The Junior Project Manager – Clinical Quality & Safety is responsible for independently delivering small to medium-sized projects. This role leads end-to-end project planning, stakeholder engagement, delivery, and reporting with minimal supervision. While projects are generally lower in complexity, the Junior Project Manager is fully accountable for ensuring delivery to scope, time, and budget.

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Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of small to medium-sized projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks, and documentation with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate and engage with stakeholders across clinical, operational, or corporate teams to support project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, prepare status reports, and escalate risks or issues as required.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and communication activities to keep teams informed and aligned.
• Apply project management tools and methodologies to support effective planning, tracking, and delivery.
• Apply quality improvement methods to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure equity, accessibility, and Te Tiriti obligations are embedded in project planning and implementation.

Leadership & Management:

• Champion Te Toka Tumai values and Aiming High-Angamua by mentoring others.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across clinical, operational, and corporate teams.
• Communicate effectively with patients, whānau, clinicians, and teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote quality and safety.

About the Team/Service

At Te Toka Tumai Auckland, we are not just hiring - we’re building the future. Aotearoa’s health system is in an exciting period of transformation, underpinned by the vision of Pae Ora | Healthy Futures. Together, we’re creating a more equitable, accessible, and people-centred health system that works for everyone.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Holds a degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Has proven experience managing projects in a professional environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the New Zealand health system.
• Can apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in a meaningful way.
• Demonstrates strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Can demonstrate the application of quality improvement tools and techniques,
• Is proactive, organised, and able to manage project scope, timeframes, and budgets independently.
• Is committed to equity, cultural safety, and Te Toka Tumai values.

About the Location

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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 serve 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 14 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Consultant - Belinda Peddie – belinda.peddie@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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