Programme Manager Immunisation Health Targets - Christchurch - NPHS

• Lead a high-priority regional immunisation programme across Te Waipounamu
• Drive progress towards childhood immunisation health targets and equitable outcomes for Māori and Pacific tamariki
• Bring together partners across the health system to turn strategy, data and governance decisions into action

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role

As Programme Manager Immunisation Health Targets, you will lead the regional immunisation programme across Te Waipounamu, with a strong focus on improving childhood immunisation performance and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori and Pacific whānau and tamariki. You will provide both strategic and operational programme leadership, translating priorities and governance decisions into clear work programmes, milestones and actions.

You will work across the health system, including NPHS, Hauora Māori Services, Pacific Health teams, primary care, PHOs, outreach immunisation services, pharmacy and community providers. Using performance data, provider insights and whānau voice, you will identify barriers, manage risks and dependencies, support timely decision-making and drive coordinated action to improve immunisation coverage across the region.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora works towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

You are an experienced programme leader who can navigate a complex health environment, build trusted relationships and turn strategy and data into practical action. You will be comfortable leading through influence, working across organisational boundaries and maintaining momentum in a fast-moving environment, with a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes.

You will bring:

• A relevant graduate qualification, with a postgraduate qualification desirable.
• Proven experience in health, public health, population health, commissioning, immunisation, primary care or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex programmes or portfolios across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and system dynamics and translate insights into practical operational action.
• Excellent relationship management, communication, prioritisation and leadership skills, alongside practical experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supporting equitable outcomes.

Working for 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 Thursday, 12 November 2026.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz