Operations Manager - Infection Prevention and Control

• Opportunity to make a difference
• Leadership role requiring impact and innovation
• Constantly seeking and striving for new ideas and solutions

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:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Infection, Prevention and Control practitioner to lead, support and develop the team and grow the service within CM Health as Operations Manager. Reporting to the Service Manager Laboratory Services, you will play a key role in the development and implementation of Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention initiatives and related quality improvement programmes across the organisation.

Taking the lead on specific improvement programmes agreed with the Service Manager, Laboratory Services and Clinical Director, Infection Services. This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday and based at Middlemore Hospital.

Key responsibilities;

• Successfully lead and support the infection prevention and control team
• Ensure the team has the necessary skill and experience to meet service delivery needs
• Ensure key deliverables of the service are met.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the key outcomes of programmes and successful lead the team to achieve agreed goals
• Ensure baseline and outcome data is collected and managed to allow analysis of efficiencies, cost/benefits and valued
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Disability Services Standards for New Zealand with regards to Infection Prevention & Control.

If you have been searching for the opportunity to:

• Lead a dynamic and specialised team that plays a pivotal role in healthcare
• Secure a role that offers strong support and opportunities to grow leadership and operational skills
• Make a difference to the population you serve through involvement in district, regional and national strategic and operational planning.

then this could be the position for you!

To succeed in this role, you will be a health professional that has:

• a relevant Infection, prevention and control post graduate qualification or a relevant clinical tertiary qualification.
• have a minimum of five years’ experience in infection prevention and control or a relevant Clinical speciality, including relevant experience of the clinical service environment.
• a background in leadership and/or operational management.
• Strong communication skills
• A Strong understanding of healthcare operations
• Strong leadership and team building skills

What we can offer you: 

• A great learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• Strong leadership and support
• Fantastic culture and team environment across the Counties Manukau District
• An exciting role where no two days will be the same
• And the train stops outside our front door!

We will provide a safe working environment, a culture that encourages development through training and teamwork. We care about our team and are passionate about providing a healthy work/life balance for all staff.

If you have these skills and attributes, and you are looking for a great opportunity apply now on https://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/.

To review the position description please “click here” or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre if you have any queries email tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz

Closing Date: 29th June 2025