Regional Performance & Improvement Leader

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Wellington

On-site

NZD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Principal Advisor Performance & Improvement to lead regional performance initiatives in the Central Wellington region. You will partner with district clinical, operational and executive leaders to identify performance challenges, design evidence-based interventions and oversee their delivery and evaluation.

You will drive diagnostic reviews, translate findings into practical recommendations, and build capability across districts.

Qualifications

Experience leading regional performance improvement or transformation initiatives.
Ability to diagnose performance challenges and design evidence-based interventions.
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement across clinical and operational leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of regional performance improvement initiatives.
Partner with district leaders to identify challenges and opportunities.
Lead diagnostic reviews and assessments of priority services and patient pathways.
Identify root causes and develop practical recommendations and action plans.
Monitor progress, risks and benefits and adjust actions as needed.
Build improvement capability through coaching and knowledge sharing.
Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and governance groups.