Group Manager Performance, Monitoring & Reporting

Group Manager Performance, Monitoring & Reporting - Hauora Māori Service

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in Wellington/Auckland

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 the Group Manager for Performance, Monitoring and Reporting, you will lead a team of analysts and advisors to develop best practice performance, monitoring and reporting standards/frameworks and systems to monitor and report on performance of the Hauora Māori Service and Hauora Māori Appropriation. The role requires expertise and experience in the machinery of government, including familiarity with drafting and reporting against accountability documents, preparing responses for select committees, and engaging with Ministers' offices.

The role also requires attention to detail in actively monitoring progress and performance in all areas of the Directorate, including supporting regional teams to monitor and report on outcomes/impact of delivery.

About the Team/Service/ Location

As the Hauora Māori Service of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) our core role is to ensure New Zealanders have better and more timely access to health care.  The devolution of resources and decision making to the regions ensures those closest to service users and whānau are involved in decisions on how healthcare is delivered. We are committed to ensuring our operating model is responsive to the needs of Māori. 

About you

You bring strategic insight and proven leadership, with experience in developing business plans and enhancing organisational systems and processes. A confident and effective communicator, you engage constructively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, service providers, communities, and whānau. You value diversity and its role in shaping inclusive, effective solutions—particularly within a Māori cultural context—demonstrating cultural competence in tikanga, te reo, and kawa.

You will have:

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience, including leadership experience at a senior level
• Strong understanding of the Pae Ora Act, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and relevant health legislation
• Experience in leading significant programmes of work from development to implementation
• Proven ability to manage complex and technical projects, with experience in the health sector considered an advantage

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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 22 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on zerissa.ong@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. 

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position.