Group Manager, People, Intelligence & Insights - People & Communications

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

This role is the leader of workforce intelligence and insights for the health sector and will be an expert of international repute who is leading a team delivering best-in-class insights from the best-in-class tools and resources. The incumbent will bring a business understanding and perspective to work in partnership with other functions in the People and Communications team, the wider organisation and its partners and stakeholder. 

• Works across the health sector to collect data and analysis for Te Whatu Ora and for partners and stakeholders, particularly those data is collected from. The leader will be a respected expert in this field and a deep knowledge of health
• Is a team management role and leads a multidisciplinary team providing modelling, analysis, and evaluation work to support the workforce programmes of work, Te Whatu Ora's strategic direction and goals and to support Te Whatu Ora's partners and stakeholders in understanding in the helath workforce

 Mōu | About you

You will lead the collection of robust data and analysis, to provide insightful reporting to support workforce development, and reports on current state and make strategic directions about workforce programmes and budget. Provide leadership that engages and motivates others to succeed and develop, and proactively shares experiences, knowledge, and ideas. Develope strategies, work programmes and performance targets for the team. Manage constructive working relationships with work colleagues and external stakeholders to enhance understanding and cooperation needed to achieve desired results.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

 Substantial years' experience in reporting, analysis, intelligence (in the range of 10+ years).

• An in-depth knowledge of workforce research, evaluation and analytical disciplines and processes, including latest developments in techniques and practices and reporting tools and software expertise
• Demonstrates experience in influencing policy makers and other stakeholders using a relationship approach.
• A proven track record in leading large work programmes, considering both strategic and short-term needs.
• An in-depth knowledge of the New Zealand health system, workforce labour market and key indicators and measures.
• An understanding of government structures, processes, planning and reporting requirements.
• A strategic outlook with the intellectual capability to analyse large, complex issues and readily grasp and synthesise the data and provide insights.
• Experience leading leaders and other senior staff, including building capability, lifting performance of a team/unit, and creating a team culture in which people proactively try new approaches, learn, and develop and find ways to continuously improve in their area of expertise.
• Experience developing and implementing effective group/team strategies and work plans that deliver on organisational objectives. 
• Can demonstrate they have given meaningful effect to the expectations outlined in Te Tiriti o Waitangi in their position(s)/at a leadership level.  Previous responsibility at a leadership level for developing, maintaining, and influencing relationships and partnerships across sectors and organisations including with Māori and Pacific Peoples and groups.

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact eoiandselectionteam@health.govt.nz

Please note: This position is part of the Te Whatu Ora's Simplify to Unify Change Process therefore affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.