Planning, Performance and Reporting Lead

• Te Manawa Taki Region
• Permanent, Full time

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.

Why this is a great role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping health service delivery across Te Manawa Taki region. As the Planning, Performance and Reporting Lead, you will influence strategic and operational planning, ensure alignment with national health priorities, and deliver high-quality reporting that drives transparency and accountability. Your work will directly contribute to improving health outcomes for communities across the region.

Benefits

• Be part of a team committed to equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• Work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to support initiatives that impact health outcomes at a regional and national level.

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Programme Director – Hospital and Specialist Services Priorities, you will lead the development and delivery of planning and performance tools, ensuring integration of district-level initiatives with regional and national priorities such as the National Health Targets. You will be leading the creation/completion of timely, accurate, and insightful reports for executive and senior leadership teams, support continuous improvement in reporting systems, and foster strong stakeholder relationships across the health sector.

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About the Team

Our Regional Office of the ERD is focused on accelerating decision-making closer to communities, enhancing clinical partnerships, and improving productivity to deliver better health outcomes. You will join a collaborative team committed to innovation and excellence.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant graduate and post-graduate qualifications.
• 10+ years’ experience in monitoring and improving organisational performance within the health sector.
• Expertise in strategic planning, facilitating consistent planning and performance frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate and insightful reports
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written for engaging and reporting to diverse audiences, including senior executives
• Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity principles.

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 19 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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