We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to join us on a 6- month secondment or fixed-term contract to lead the development and implementation of the National Localities work programme. The role will be responsible for the following:  

• Effective design, management, planning, implementation, and monitoring of the work programmes
• Ensure project / programme activities are aligned with key outcomes and provide ongoing critical examination of current project / programme structures, resourcing, objectives and reviewing business justification
• Engagement with key stakeholders both within the health and disability system and wider sectors, including iwi/Māori, and community stakeholders.

 Reforming New Zealand's Health System: 

The Minister of Health has announced a significant reform to New Zealand's health system, underpinned by major changes to our system's structure and operating model. The changes will reduce fragmentation, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes for all New Zealanders.

The New Zealand health system is complex with a wide network of health professionals, managers and providers meeting the needs of whānau and communities. The two entities will have to develop a strong infrastructure around workforce development to prepare all those within that system (workforce, and partners in the community) to implement the system reforms. Implementation of those reforms will require a whole new set of skills for the workforce, including technical skills as well as ‘soft' behavioural skills.

 Te Tiriti o Waitangi:

The programme of work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and all roles will involve engagement with diverse stakeholders, and working with Māori to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

 Nga PÅ«kenga me ngā Wheako – Skills & Experience: 

The Programme Manager - Localities will play an important role in helping maintain pace, manage dependencies and support reporting to Boards, Ministers and senior leadership on progress.

Whilst the team is Wellington based, flexible working is possible. The role will involve national travel.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skill sets: 

• Strong Programme Management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, able to express compelling ideas concisely
• Understanding of how to meet Treaty obligations in a programme management sense
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field or an equivalent body of knowledge and experience
• Conceptual and critical thinking skills
• Relationship building skills that result in high trust relationships and improved outcomes.

iHNZ is committed to being a good employer and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we're working to improve care for, including those which have been historically underserved by the health system; so we particularly welcome applications from Māori, Pacific people, disabled people, and the LGBTQI+ communities. We endeavour to provide flexible employee practices and conditions to support a healthy work-life balance, including part-time and flexible working arrangements.