Regional PMO Lead - Te Manawa Taki

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.

There is a preference for this role to be based out of Hamilton or Tauranga but we are open to applicants within the Te Manawa Taki region.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Portfolio Intelligence and Management Office (PIMO) Lead to join our National team, and establish and drive a high-performing PIMO function in partnership with our Te Manawa Taki Regional Infrastructure Investment Group (IIG).  

This is a significant opportunity where you'll bring your leadership skills to help shape portfolio performance, enable project planning and delivery capability in line with national frameworks and standards, and influence the successful delivery of critical infrastructure initiatives across your region.

As the Regional PIMO Lead, you will provide leadership, expertise and strategic advice to support effective portfolio, programme and project management practices across a diverse regional portfolio

You will partner closely with regional leaders, programme directors and project teams. You'll create visibility across the portfolio, provide insightful reporting and performance analysis, and help leaders make informed investment and delivery decisions.

The role is responsible for driving continuous improvement in project, programme and portfolio management practices, strengthening assurance processes and embedding national standards and frameworks across the region.

About the Team/Service/Location

The IIG team are focused on delivering high impact infrastructure investments that support the transformation of New Zealand's health system.

Giving support, oversight and assurance across asset management, asset maintenace projects and programmes, the team understand that compliant,  safe, fit for purpose health facilities, sites and equipment are essential for a well-functioning health system that improves the health of all New Zealanders.

The Te Manawa Taki Region covers Waikato, Rotorua and Taupō (Lakes), Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Tairāwhiti

 About you

You are an experienced portfolio, programme or project management professional who enjoys bringing structure, insight and continuous improvement to complex delivery environments.

You have strong leadership capability and know how to enable high-performing teams while fostering collaboration, accountability and innovation. You are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, navigating competing priorities and providing trusted advice that supports better decision making.

You thrive on collaborating with others, building trusted relationships and contributing to initiatives that have organisation-wide impact, helping create better infrastructure outcomes and supporting improved healthcare services for patients, whānau and communities across New Zealand.

You are driven by the opportunity to improve how projects and programmes are governed, delivered and measured, ensuring investments achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes.

You will bring

• Significant experience leading portfolio, programme or project management office functions.
• Strong understanding of PMO or P3M operating models, governance and best practice.
• Relevant qualification in project management, business, health management or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications in project, programme or portfolio management such as PRINCE2, MSP or MoP.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, asset management and construction delivery lifecycles.
• Experience providing portfolio reporting, assurance and performance insights to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.

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.

 How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 17th November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shannon Elder at shannon.elder@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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