Programme Manager, Major Projects - Protection - NPHS

Lead the Health Protection programme supporting implementation of the Notifiable Disease Management System (NDMS) as part of a wider integrated programme of work that is well underway.Provide programme oversight across business readiness, end-to-end testing, training, implementation planning and delivery, change management, governance, issue and risk management, dependencies and stakeholder engagement.Full-time, fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2027.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. About the RoleAs Programme Manager, Major Projects - Protection, you will lead programme management for a significant, integrated Health Protection programme of work for the Notifiable Disease Management System (NDMS). NDMS is well underway and is an important component within a broader programme focused on supporting consistent, coordinated implementation across local, regional and national public health teams through to 30 June 2027. You'll provide oversight of business readiness, end-to-end testing, implementation planning and delivery, training coordination, milestones and deliverables, while maintaining visibility of dependencies, issues, risks and decisions required to support successful delivery.Working with local, regional and national public health teams, you'll bring together Health Protection, operational, technical, change, training and governance stakeholders to keep the wider programme aligned, progressing and responsive to delivery challenges. You'll support effective governance, provide clear reporting and advice to senior leaders, manage competing priorities, and help ensure implementation is practical for the teams who will use and embed the system.About the ServiceThe National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora works towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.About youYou'll be an experienced programme or senior project management professional who is comfortable leading complex programmes, bringing people together and delivering results in a changing environment. You'll have strong knowledge of the New Zealand healthcare sector, ideally within public health, and be confident building trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.You will bring:At least 7 years' experience in programme management, senior project management or a similar role.Proven experience leading significant projects and cross-functional teams within complex organisations.A strong understanding of the New Zealand healthcare sector, including its processes, regulations and challenges.A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience, with knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile.Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.An understanding of kawa and tikanga, with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving outcomes for Māori, along with experience working in partnership with Māori and Pacific communities.Working for Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday 5 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via [email protected]

7+ years programme or senior project management experience; proven leadership of significant projects and cross-functional teams; strong NZ healthcare sector knowledge; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; Agile methodology knowledge; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Key Responsibilities

• leading programme management
• overseeing implementation
• engaging stakeholders

Job Details

• Category: Project and Program Management
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time, Contract
• Workplace: Remote — New Zealand
• Languages: English

About Te Whatu Ora

New Zealand's largest employer delivering universal public healthcare across the country. — Industry: Healthcare

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