National Maternity Ultrasound Programme Manager (12m)

Te Whatu Ora; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Project Manager for Maternity Ultrasound on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role leads a national programme to fund and deliver maternity ultrasound across Aotearoa, turning strategy into practical action and detailed implementation plans within a hybrid model (2 days in the office).

You will work across governance, reporting, and multiple workstreams, maintaining focus on equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations, with updates to senior leaders

Qualifications

• Proven programme or project management experience in a large, complex health environment.
• Ability to turn strategy and policy into implementation plans and governance reporting.
• Experience coordinating service change across multiple stakeholders while managing interdependencies.
• Track record of working with clinical leaders and operational managers to deliver change.
• Commitment to equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and understanding of its practical implications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planned move of maternity ultrasound into the Community Referred Radiology programme.
• Turn the transition approach into a detailed implementation plan with governance and reporting.
• Coordinate workstreams covering commissioning, contracting, operational readiness, digital enablement and communications.
• Provide senior leaders with clear updates on progress and risks.

Skills

Programme management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication

Equity and Te Tiriti understanding

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Project Manager for Maternity Ultrasound on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role leads a national programme to fund and deliver maternity ultrasound across Aotearoa, turning strategy into practical action and detailed implementation plans within a hybrid model (2 days in the office).

You will work across governance, reporting, and multiple workstreams, maintaining focus on equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations, with updates to senior leaders