Programme Manager - Financial Sustainability Programme

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites an experienced Programme Manager to lead Te Toka Tumai Auckland’s Financial Sustainability Programme. You will coordinate planning, implementation and monitoring to secure long-term financial health while maintaining safe, equitable patient care.

You will partner with clinical, operational and finance leaders, providing governance, performance monitoring and benefits realisation. A pivotal transformation awaits.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in health management, business, commerce, finance or related discipline.
• Significant programme management experience within large, complex organisations.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation, productivity or financial sustainability initiatives.
• Strong understanding of governance, benefits realisation and performance management.
• Experience working with financial information, business cases and executive reporting.
• Ability to influence and lead across multiple stakeholder groups without direct authority.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.

Responsibilities

• Lead Te Toka Tumai Auckland’s Financial Sustainability Programme during a pivotal transformation period.
• Plan, coordinate, implement and monitor a complex programme ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
• Provide programme leadership, governance oversight, performance monitoring and benefits realisation support.
• Collaborate with senior clinical, operational and finance leaders to deliver priorities.
• Report to the Director Planning & Performance and support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Programme leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Performance reporting

Communication

Influence without authority

Equity in health

Education

Health management degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma training

Job description

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Programme Manager - Financial Sustainability Programme

Programme Manager - Financial Sustainability Programme

Located at Te Toka Tumai Auckland campuses

Permanent, full-time role (Monday Friday)

Lead a high-profile transformation programme that will help shape the future sustainability of healthcare delivery

Partner with senior clinical, operational and finance leaders across one of New Zealand's largest health organisations

Drive meaningful organisational change while delivering measurable benefits for patients and communities

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This is opportunity to lead Te Toka Tumai Auckland’s Financial Sustainability Programme during a pivotal period of healthcare transformation. Reporting to the Director Planning & Performance, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring a complex programme of work that supports long-term financial sustainability while ensuring safe, equitable and high-quality healthcare services continue to be delivered.

Working across clinical, operational and finance functions, you will provide programme leadership, governance oversight, performance monitoring and benefits realisation support for initiatives that contribute to organisational priorities and improved outcomes across the health system.

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About the Team/Service

As part of the Planning & Performance Directorate, you will work closely with senior leaders across Te Toka Tumai Auckland, supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives that drive efficiency, sustainability and better outcomes for the communities we serve.

At Te Toka Tumai Auckland, we’re not just hiring we’re building the future. Aotearoa’s health system is in an exciting period of transformation, underpinned by the vision of Pae Ora / Healthy Futures. Together, we’re creating a more equitable, accessible, and people-centred health system that works for everyone.

About You

You will be an experienced programme leader who thrives in a large, complex environment and can confidently build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in health management, business, commerce, finance or a related discipline
• Significant programme management experience within large and complex organisations
• Experience leading large-scale transformation, productivity or financial sustainability initiatives
• Strong understanding of programme governance, benefits realisation and performance management
• Experience working with financial information, business cases and executive reporting
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead across multiple stakeholder groups without direct authority
• Exceptional communication, relationship management and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori
• Experience working within Health New Zealand or the wider public health sector
• Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement training

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and offers an outstanding lifestyle, combining world-class healthcare, diverse communities, vibrant culture, and easy access to beaches, islands, and outdoor activities.

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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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Belinda Peddie **************@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may progress suitable candidates through the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Health New Zealand reserves the right to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified or a sufficient number of applications be received.

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