Project Manager- Office of the Chief Clinical Officer - Clinical Leadership

  • Auckland
  • Full time
  • Government & Defence
  • Posted 5 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

  • Location – Auckland
  • Full time, permanent opportunity

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

This role will be responsible for managing projects and workstreams which progress the priorities of the Chief Clinical Officer and the National Clinical Leadership Team.  Projects will vary in size, duration, and subject matter.

This role will be expected to be hands-on in ensuring delivery momentum where required to ensure a successful outcome.  This could include e.g. writing key documentation and communication, acting as project lead where appropriate, or other tasks that ensure progress that may be beyond the traditional scope of project management. 

About you

We are seeking someone who is experienced in successfully managing diverse projects.  Although this role requires a strong ability to deliver on assigned projects and workstreams, this experience could have been gained in other roles outside of traditional project management such as Advisory or Business Support.  You will be skilled in keeping projects on track, ensuring timely delivery, and providing regular updates and reports to governance groups and senior leadership.

You will thrive in a flexible role, handling both formal and informal projects and pieces of work that require strong cross-functional collaboration across the organisation. You will be a strong communicator with excellent writing skills developed through writing for a range of audiences.

Your deep understanding of the health sector will be key in ensuring seamless connections and expert input across various initiatives. If you are passionate about shaping the future of health, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex challenges join us and be a key player in delivering innovative projects that truly matter! 

  • A tertiary qualification in a relevant area.
  • Ability to work in an ambiguous environment and be flexible in approach.
  • Previous experience of successful project management in a similar environment.
  • Proven ability to scope and establish work programmes working across other directorates and organisations.
  • 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
  • Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Office of the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) supports the Chief Clinical Officer and National Clinical Leadership team. This role will report to the head of the office of the CCO. 

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We are dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

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.

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 12 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.