Project Manager/Change Manager - Hospital Development

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Whangarei; Sur place; NZD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whangārei is seeking a Project Manager / Change Manager for the Pihi Kaha programme. Based on the Whangārei Hospital campus, you will lead service transformation to design future-state workflows and models of care.

You will work with clinicians, operational leaders and project teams to plan, engage stakeholders, manage change and realise benefits while maintaining patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in project management, change management, service transformation, or a related field.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across clinical, operational, and executive levels.
• Experience leading change initiatives with implementation plans and team support.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with experience presenting to diverse audiences.
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equitable health outcomes.
• Experience in healthcare, infrastructure, or large-scale transformation programmes.

Responsabilités

• Lead planning and delivery of future hospital facilities and models of care.
• Develop future-state workflows and identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Guide change management, benefits realisation, and implementation planning.
• Collaborate with clinicians, service leaders, and project teams to embed change.

Connaissances

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Healthcare experience

Description du poste

• Fixed term, full-time role working on the Whangārei Hospital campus
• Lead transformational change that will help shape the future of healthcare delivery across Northland
• Play a pivotal role in the landmark Pihi Kaha Hospital Development Programme, working alongside clinical leaders, project teams, and stakeholders to design and implement future-focused models of care

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

As a Project Manager / Change Manager Pihi Kaha, you will lead service transformation initiatives that support the planning and delivery of future hospital facilities and models of care across Te Tai Tokerau. Working closely with clinicians, operational leaders, and project teams, you will guide the development of future-state workflows, identify opportunities for service improvement, and ensure change is effectively embedded across teams.

This is a unique opportunity to influence one of the region's most significant healthcare developments. You'll be responsible for project planning, stakeholder engagement, change management, benefits realisation, and implementation planning, helping services transition to new ways of working while maintaining a strong focus on patient care, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. Your ability to bring people together, navigate complex environments, and deliver meaningful change will be key to the success of the Pihi Kaha programme.

The Hospital Development team is responsible for supporting the planning and transformation of healthcare services as part of the Pihi Kaha Hospital Development Programme. Working alongside clinicians, service leaders, project specialists, and national stakeholders, the team is helping to design future healthcare environments that will improve outcomes for patients, whānau, and communities across Te Tai Tokerau.

Based in Whangārei, this role may involve travel to other sites across Northland as required.

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About you

As an experienced project and change management professional, you'll thrive in complex environments and enjoy working collaboratively to deliver large-scale transformation initiatives. You will have:

• At least 2 years' experience in project management, change management, service transformation, or a related field.
• Proven ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical, operational, and executive leaders.
• Experience leading change initiatives, developing implementation plans, and supporting teams through transformation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, reporting, and communication skills, with confidence presenting to diverse audiences.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori and all communities.
• Experience working within healthcare, clinical services, infrastructure, or large-scale organisational transformation programmes.

Working at 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.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.