Healthcare Project Manager: Improvement & Delivery

New Zealand Government Joba; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Taranaki is seeking a Project Manager for a permanent 1.0 FTE role (part-time or full-time considered) at Taranaki Base Hospital.

You will lead complex health projects, plan scope, manage timelines, mitigate risks, and engage clinicians and leaders to deliver improved patient outcomes and service efficiency.

The role demands strong communication, stakeholder relations, and knowledge of Health NZ priorities and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects in clinical or health service environments.
• Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile or Lean methodologies.
• Strong planning, budgeting and risk management abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with clinicians and leadership.
• Knowledge of Health NZ priorities and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope projects, keep timelines on track, create and mitigate risks.
• Engage with clinicians, service managers and stakeholders to progress projects.
• Lead change in complex health settings with clear communication.
• Align projects with Health NZ strategic goals.

Skills

PRINCE2

Agile

Lean

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Taranaki is seeking a Project Manager for a permanent 1.0 FTE role (part-time or full-time considered) at Taranaki Base Hospital.

You will lead complex health projects, plan scope, manage timelines, mitigate risks, and engage clinicians and leaders to deliver improved patient outcomes and service efficiency.

The role demands strong communication, stakeholder relations, and knowledge of Health NZ priorities and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.