Healthcare Operations Manager – Permanent, Full-Time

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to drive service outcomes and continuous improvement. The role focuses on maintaining day-to-day operations, service continuity, and capacity planning to meet demand.

You will lead an administration team where appropriate and support sustainable financial performance. A detailed position description is available for more information.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualified with a track record of success in operations management, preferably within health.
• Demonstrated ability to lead performance improvement and efficiency in complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong leadership and collaborative working style.
• Committed to best practice patient care and health target delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day‑to‑day operational performance across services is delivered and maintained.
• Ensure service continuity and production through capacity planning aligned to demand.
• Manage an administration team where appropriate.
• Provide support to deliver sustainable financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Performance improvement

Stakeholder collaboration

Patient care commitment

Education

Tertiary qualification in operations management

Job description

Health New Zealand is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to drive service outcomes and continuous improvement. The role focuses on maintaining day-to-day operations, service continuity, and capacity planning to meet demand.

You will lead an administration team where appropriate and support sustainable financial performance. A detailed position description is available for more information.