Strategic Leader, Polynesian Health Corridors Programme

Ministry of Health New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Health New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Wellington-based, full-time leader to drive strategic health programmes across Polynesia, supporting the Polynesian Health Corridors and partnerships with six Pacific nations.

You will provide strategic leadership across workstreams, oversee procurement and contract management, mentor staff, and strengthen programme performance through stakeholder engagement. This fixed-term role runs until July 2029.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex projects or programmes.
• Experience with planning, risk management, monitoring and reporting.
• Procurement and contract management experience preferred.
• Experience in international development context is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of complex projects, ensuring strategic advice and reporting.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide procurement and contract management leadership with risk management.
• Build trusted relationships with government and Pacific partners to achieve outcomes.
• Translate technical information into clear recommendations for senior decision makers.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

The Ministry of Health New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Wellington-based, full-time leader to drive strategic health programmes across Polynesia, supporting the Polynesian Health Corridors and partnerships with six Pacific nations.

You will provide strategic leadership across workstreams, oversee procurement and contract management, mentor staff, and strengthen programme performance through stakeholder engagement. This fixed-term role runs until July 2029.