Operations Lead, Clinical Support Services

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Palmerston North based
• Permanent fulltime
• Pursue excellence in a senior leadership and management position

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

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your leadership and management ability in a role that combines strategic influence and transformational impact across clinical support functions (Integrated Ops Centre, Medical Imaging) that support whole of hospital operations, quality improvement and patient safety.

As the Operations Lead Clinical Support you will work in partnership with the Operations Executive to lead key portfiolo's and be responsible for delivering equitable, safe and effective whole of hospital support functions.

This is a senior leadership role to provide operational partnership and leadership to ensure the clinical voice is being heard in decision making, focusing on safe, equitable, high-quality care and workforce engagement. Operationally you will provide leadership that builds high performing, outcome driven delivery systems that support whole of hospital functioning. 

About you

We seek an experienced leader with vision, clarity, and mana – someone who brings people with you and leads with both strategy and heart. With deep leadership and management insight and a drive for continuous improvement, you know how to influence outcomes at scale and support others to thrive. Your experience should include a strong background in healthcare leadership with a focus on delivering exceptional services.

• Previous senior leadership Operations experience
• Minimum of 5 years Hospital or specialist service delivery experience at an operational level
• Proven experience successfully leading diverse teams through change and achieving improved results

• Adept at navigating complex challenges, driving continuous improvement, and achieving against a broad set of targets

If you are driven by purpose, passionate about people, and ready to make a difference – this role is for you.

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 apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday, 20 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact please contact Maria Armstrong at Maria.Armstrong@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Interveiws are currently tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 21/04/25.