Programme Manager, Funded Sector - 6-Month FTC, Remote NZ

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Programme Manager for the Funded Sector on a 6-month fixed-term basis. The role is hybrid, nationwide and involves turning complex priorities into well-structured programmes with governance, planning and delivery across multiple partners.

You will work with commissioning leads, employers, providers and unions to coordinate procurement approaches and resolve dependencies, supporting equitable, timely delivery of policy changes.

Qualifications

• Track record translating objectives into practical work plans and delivering programmes on time and within budget.
• Strong governance, reporting and risk management skills, including managing dependencies and change control.
• Experience building and influencing senior relationships across sectors and organisations, including with Māori and Pacific partners.
• Clear, persuasive communication skills for presenting complex information to senior management, Boards and Ministers.
• Systems thinking and sound judgement to anticipate longer-term impacts and develop collaborative solutions.
• Ability to work independently and across interconnected teams, supporting change and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice and supporting inclusive services and better outcomes for Māori.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex funded sector priorities into well-managed programmes with national impact.
• Establish and oversee systems and processes for planning, governance, resource coordination, reporting, risk management and change control.
• Collaborate with commissioning leads, employers, providers and unions to support sector engagement and procurement approaches; manage dependencies and resolve issues.

Skills

Programme governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communication

Systems thinking

Independent working

Te Tiriti o Waitangi alignment

Education

Relevant qualification or experience

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Programme Manager for the Funded Sector on a 6-month fixed-term basis. The role is hybrid, nationwide and involves turning complex priorities into well-structured programmes with governance, planning and delivery across multiple partners.

You will work with commissioning leads, employers, providers and unions to coordinate procurement approaches and resolve dependencies, supporting equitable, timely delivery of policy changes.