Programme Delivery Lead - Intelligence - NPHS

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Programme Delivery Lead to guide priority programmes within the NPHS Intelligence Directorate. You will provide leadership from initiation to implementation, coordinating delivery across multiple workstreams and senior stakeholders.

You will enable improved planning, reporting and delivery of technology-enabled solutions, working to strengthen capability and public health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experienced programme and project management professional across multiple workstreams and methodologies.
• Strong relationship management with senior leaders and stakeholders across organisations.
• Clear written and verbal communication with ability to translate complex information into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of priority programmes and projects across the NPHS Intelligence Directorate from initiation to implementation.
• Support planning, reporting improvements, and delivery of new technology products and analytics tools.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Delivery focus

Health sector experience

Education

Relevant graduate and postgraduate qualification

Tools

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

• Lead priority programmes and projects across the NPHS Intelligence Directorate


• Drive delivery, strengthen programme capability and support improved public health outcomes


• Permanent, full-time role | Flexible location, with a preference for Wellington

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Programme Delivery Lead to join the Intelligence Directorate within the National Public Health Service (NPHS). You will lead the delivery of priority programmes and projects across the Directorate, providing leadership, delivery oversight and expert support from initiation through to implementation.

Working across a varied portfolio, you will support improvements to planning and reporting, the delivery of new and enhanced technology products and services, and projects involving analytical tools and data. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders and stakeholders to strengthen programme and project management capability across the Directorate and support improved public health outcomes.

About the Service

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

You are an experienced programme and project management professional who can bring structure, momentum and sound judgement to complex programmes of work. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, working with senior leaders and stakeholders, and translating complex or technical information into clear advice and practical solutions.

You will bring:

• A relevant graduate and postgraduate qualification


• Demonstrated programme and project management experience across multiple workstreams and methodologies


• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders across organisations


• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and communicate complex information clearly


• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles meaningfully in your mahi


• Experience using modern workflow management tools such as Jira and SharePoint


• Initiative, flexibility and a strong focus on delivery


• Health sector experience would be advantageous

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HNZ/1927736A

Location:

New Zealand - All values

North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Non-clinical - Project Manager - Project Manager