Operations Manager - Māori Health Provider Services

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 12-month Fixed Term (Parental Leave Cover)
• Operations Manager – Māori Health Provider Services
• Help accelerate equitable outcomes for Māori across Te Toka Tumai

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 a key operational leadership role within Māori Health Provider Services (He Ara Whiria). Reporting to the He Ara Whiria Lead, you will provide day-to-day operational management, business improvement, and change leadership to support the delivery of culturally safe, whānau-centred services.

You will lead a team, support service delivery, and work across Te Toka Tumai to ensure services align with Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and the Māori Strategy. This role plays a critical part in driving equity, improving systems, and strengthening outcomes for Māori.

Please visit the position description here.

About the Team/Service

At Te Toka Tumai Auckland, we’re 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.

Māori Health Provider Services (He Ara Whiria) focuses on improving outcomes for Māori through strong partnerships, kaupapa Māori approaches, and system change across the organisation.

About you

You are an experienced operational leader with a passion for improving outcomes for Māori. You bring strong leadership, relationship management, and problem-solving skills, and are confident working in complex environments.

Essential:

• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and achieving equity for Māori
• Proven operational management and leadership experience (ideally in health or public sector)
• Experience working with Māori and/or in equity-focused roles
• Understanding of the Aotearoa health system
• Ability to embed Te Tiriti-based practice into operations

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
• Strong understanding of te ao Māori, mātauranga Māori and tikanga
• 5+ years’ operational management experience

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 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact 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.