Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Contribute to Pae Ora and the elimination of cervical cancer in Aotearoa
- Location: Flexible
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 Prevention team as a Senior Relationship Manager.
As a key member of the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP), you will play a critical role in relationship management with our stakeholders. You will engage closely with NCSP stakeholders to enable high quality delivery of cervical screening services as we work towards elimination of cervical cancer in Aotearoa.
The Senior Relationship Manager will lead, provide strategic guidance, and advise on a wide range of quality, training, service delivery, funding and accountability activities.
This is a national role that manages and leads the interface and relationship with key stakeholders, to ensure that the National Cervical Screening Programme is delivered, and any changes that present opportunities or challenges to the programme are well managed with the providers.
Whilst the location of this role is flexible, some travel 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
As one of our Senior Relationship Managers, you will establish and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels. You have experience working in complex environments, and the ability to lead, coach and mentor people in a positive way. You are someone 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.
Skills and Experience
- A relevant tertiary qualification in a health or relevant field and/or equivalent experience
- Understanding of and experience in working with Māori and Pacific communities
- Ability to lead, coach and mentor staff and stakeholders, and to work with people at all levels within the health sector
- Significant experience implementing quality standards to be able to monitor and measure performance during programme change
- Ability to make decisions quickly and with authority
- Strong attention to detail and an ability to problem solve, always looking for creative ways to improve
- Proven strategic leadership skills that support project/service design, development and implementation, apply critical thinking to develop options and provide advice.
- Significant experience managing and influencing key stakeholders' expectations across all levels of the health sector
- Ability to work in complex environments and with a wide range of diverse stakeholders
- Significant experience in complex problem solving through to resolution
- Adaptive to change and responsive to feedback
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 19 May 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.