Group Manager, Surgical Services — Strategic Change Leader

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Wellington; On-site; NZD 227,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a senior leader to take on the role of Group Manager, Surgical Services across Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley. You’ll provide district-wide leadership for service groups with accountability for operational stability and performance, while guiding service improvements.

Strong collaboration with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams is essential. You will champion equity in access and outcomes, lead complex change, manage resources and risks, and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in complex environments, preferably health.
• Two+ years of senior management experience.
• Strong operational, planning and risk-management capability.
• Significant stakeholder and relationship-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear management accountability for high-quality and safe services.
• Lead Sustainable services that meet performance, policy and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to maintain performance and lead transformational change.
• Build an engaged, high-performing culture and develop leadership capability.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Equity in health

Education

Tertiary qualification in health

Project management experience

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a senior leader to take on the role of Group Manager, Surgical Services across Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley. You’ll provide district-wide leadership for service groups with accountability for operational stability and performance, while guiding service improvements.

Strong collaboration with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams is essential. You will champion equity in access and outcomes, lead complex change, manage resources and risks, and