Operational Readiness Coordinator

• Operational Readiness Coordinator, Project Maunga, Taranaki  
• Fulltime, Fixed term (until end of July 2026)
• This is a great opportunity to be part of a dedicated team, working on the New East Wing Building Project, which includes Call Centre, Radiology, Emergency Department, Integrated Operation Centre, the new Acute Assessment Unit, Maternity, Neonatal, Intensive Care, Laboratory, and the roof top helipad.
• Working within the Project Maunga team provides a unique opportunity to be part of the development and commissioning of a large piece of infrastructure.

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

The Operational Readiness Coordinator role will work closely with and support the Operational Readiness Manager to ensure the successful clinical commissioning of the Project Maunga services and hospital redevelopments. 

This role will be integral in the commissioning of clinical and non-clinical services and will work closely with the workstreams including emergency management, digital services and logistics to ensure the new facility resources are ready for Go Live.

The Operational Readiness Coordinator will be responsible to lead the orientation of the clinical services to the New East Wing Building (NEWB). 

The Operational Readiness Coordinator will work in partnership with the workstreams ensuring that their department is prepared for occupation, including preparation for migration, migration to their new location, and closure of the vacated department. 

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Project Maunga team is an interdisciplinary team with experts representing infrastructure and engineering, digital services, and hospital and specialist services.  The Project team is very supportive and versatile.

The role is based in Taranaki, at Taranaki Base

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About you

Your skills and attributes will include

         A relevant health qualification, with recent New Zealand healthcare experience

         Excellent interprofessional skills, and a proven ability to work collaboratively within a high functioning team environment

         Effective time management and planning skills, problem solving and conflict resolution skills

         Excellent resource management

         Excellent attention to detail

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 Sunday 18 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stephanie Besseling, Operational readiness Manager, Project Maunga, stephanie.besseling@tdhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.