Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Contribute to transforming the future of health in this key role
- Location: Northern 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
About the Role
We have a permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Northern regional team as a Business Operations Lead. The Business Operations Lead supports the operational and business management across the region.
The primary purpose of the role is to lead, manage and support operational coordination and requirements across the region to deliver the NPHS regional strategic, policy and operational priorities to enable the realisation of Pae Ora. This includes acting for and providing operational support to the Manager, People and Operations, risk and issue management, and liaison for infrastructure/facilities, business and finance management.
Travel throughout the Northern region may be required.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work 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 you
You demonstrate experience in having led people and programmes of work. You're able to identify business / project requirements, develop or contribute to strategies and plans, and prioritise the work of a team. You're someone able to monitor and analyse performance to ensure the quality of work, identify areas of improvement, problem solve and make sound decisions to achieve goals.
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Tertiary courses in risk management, quality improvement, conflict management, stakeholder engagement is desirable
- 2+ years' experience in operational and financial management or coordination experience, ideally within the Health Sector
- Clean, Full New Zealand Drivers' Licence
- Willingness to travel across the region as required
- Experience in applying critical thinking, using sound judgment to develop options and the machinery of government
- Able to demonstrate mature communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write and present effectively, and to develop, unify and maintain strong internal and external relationships essential for achieving sustainable outcomes
Working for 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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 13 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.