Service Manager - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Women’s Health

• Permanent Full-time | Middlemore Hospital
• Lead with Purpose. Inspire with Compassion. Deliver Excellence.
• Bring your expertise. Step into impact. Help shape a stronger, fairer future for all.

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 are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Service Manager – Obstetrics & Gynaecology to lead one of our most impactful clinical services at Middlemore Hospital. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape service delivery, influence system-level change, and drive innovation in women’s health.

As a senior leader, you will provide both strategic and operational oversight, working in partnership with clinical and operational teams to deliver a high-performing, patient-centred service. You will lead with vision and integrity, cultivating a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and equitable outcomes across the Counties Manukau region.

Reporting directly to the General Manager – Women’s Health, you will play a key role in the ongoing development of the service — championing collaboration, upholding values of compassion and accountability, and ensuring care is aligned with the diverse needs of our communities.

About You

You are not only an experienced leader — you are a purpose-driven change agent, committed to delivering meaningful impact through courageous, compassionate leadership. With a strong sense of equity and service, you bring the insight and capability needed to navigate complexity and inspire high-performing teams.

You will bring:

• Proven leadership experience in large, dynamic healthcare settings, with a strong track record of driving operational excellence and delivering results in complex environments.
• At least five years of senior management experience, including strategic oversight of people, financials, and service delivery at scale.
• Demonstrated success in leading transformational change, engaging stakeholders, and aligning multidisciplinary teams to achieve sustained improvements in care delivery.
• A deep commitment to health equity, including advancing culturally safe, inclusive, and responsive care for diverse populations.
• A strategic and collaborative mindset, grounded in empathy, integrity, and a relentless focus on outcomes that matter to patients, whānau, and communities.

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 https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ by 10th June 2025. To review the position description please "click here" or if you have any questions about the role, please contact Tangi Namulauulu at tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz