Programme Manager- Clinical Digital Mahi - Planning & Performance

• Based: Auckland City Hospital, Permanent / Full-Time role
• Lead complex digital clinical programmes across multiple sites and stakeholders
• Opportunity to drive strategic change, improvement, and digital transformation in health services

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 Programme Manager – Clinical Digital Mahi is responsible for designing, leading, and managing the Clinical Digital Mahi programme. This includes scaling the implementation of digital hospital products and tools and delivering complex, multi-year, cross-organisation programmes that drive strategic change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, planning, execution, and evaluation of complex programmes aligned with organisational strategy.
• Manage improvement and transformation programmes spanning 18 months to 3 years.
• Assess infrastructure readiness and ensure alignment with local workflows and existing systems.
• Manage interdependencies, risks, and programme performance across multiple projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across clinical, operational, and digital teams.
• Facilitate workshops, governance meetings, and cross-functional planning sessions.
• Coach, mentor, and support teams to implement change effectively.
• Champion Te Toka Tumai values and embed Tangata Tiriti principles in programme work.

Leadership & Management:

• Provide strategic and adaptive leadership for teams and projects.
• Align individual work plans with programme outcomes and organisational priorities.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to deliver meaningful improvements across the system.

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About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrates strong people management and leadership experience.
• Has proven experience managing complex, multi-year programmes and projects.
• Has knowledge of the New Zealand health system and its strategic priorities.
• Can apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in a meaningful way.
• Demonstrates excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Is committed to equity, cultural safety, and Te Toka Tumai values.

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 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 2024. 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.