Programme Coordinator
Here is an exciting opportunity for a Programme Coordinator to join our Starship Team!
- Fixed Term - 9 months ,0.8 FTE position – Specific Programme
- Develop your career in Project Management/ Quality Improvement
- Auckland Central location and on bus routes
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 exciting role is within the Starship Pathways and Outcomes programme which is an interdisciplinary team dedicated to designing equitable, innovative and sustainable ways of caring for tamariki and whānau of Aotearoa. As a Programme Coordinator, you will assist the Programme Manager – Pathways and Outcomes in all aspects of programme reporting, planning, comms and team management and administration. This role contributes to the delivery of agreed outputs in all aspects of the programme on time and on budget utilising project management principles and methodology.
The Programme Coordinator assists the Programme Manager – Tangata Tiriti and Programme Manager – Tangata Whenua in all aspects of programme reporting, planning, communications, team management, and administration. More specifically, the Programme Coordinator will play a key role in supporting major projects for Starship, including the hospital-wide digitalisation initiative.
Furthermore, the Programme Coordinator will contribute to the delivery of agreed outputs in all aspects of the programme, on time and on budget, utilising project management principles and methodology.
Scope includes:
- Providing administrative support for the Projects, Pathways and Outcomes programme, including organising meetings, recording minutes, managing leave planners, and supporting team communications.
- Promoting the programme, sharing information, and developing communication
- Supporting the project management and delivery of key projects, with a particular focus on Starship’s digital transformation (e.g., electronic documentation, form building, digital templates, and device roll-out).
- Assisting with the design, testing, and implementation of electronic forms and templates in collaboration with clinical services and IT teams.
- Collecting, aggregating, and reporting data and feedback to measure impact and inform decision making.
- Supporting programme team members with the development and formatting of documents, presentations, pathways, and posters.
- Coordinating and monitoring Quality Improvement (QI) activity across the Child Health Directorate, ensuring timely data distribution and effective communication relating to quality and equity.
For further details, please refer to the position description here
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- One to three years of relevant work experience post tertiary qualification
- An understanding of Project Management methodologies
- Experience in coordinating /supporting change projects
- Strong computer and Microsoft Office including excel skills
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
To speak with someone from the service around this exciting role, please contact Sarah Wilson – Programme Manager-Pathways and Outcomes Programme, on SarahWil@adhb.govt.nz
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 24th Oct 25. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Kanth at michelle.kanth@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.