Programme Lead

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

This is an opportunity to lead the planning and delivery of significant infrastructure projects and specialist workstreams within Health New Zealand's National Remediation Programme.

As Programme Lead, you will work across multiple projects, helping move priority infrastructure works through initial approval, planning and procurement before transitioning them into local delivery. You will partner with regional facilities teams, capital planners and other specialists to understand priorities and develop coordinated delivery approaches across districts.

You will oversee projects from inception through to handover, ensuring scope, budgets, schedules, risks and performance are effectively managed. You will also support strong governance and financial oversight, coordinate technical and professional consultants, and provide clear reporting to programme governance groups and other key stakeholders.

This is a practical, delivery-focused role with the opportunity to support safer, more reliable healthcare environments across Aotearoa.

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.

About you

You are an experienced project or programme professional who can bring structure and momentum to complex infrastructure work. Comfortable managing multiple priorities, you take a pragmatic and hands-on approach while maintaining strong governance, financial oversight and attention to detail.

Building trusted relationships comes naturally, whether working with facilities teams, consultants, contractors, procurement specialists, finance teams or senior stakeholders. You communicate clearly, make sound decisions and remain focused on delivering successful outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets.

An understanding of New Zealand building codes and compliance requirements will support your ability to identify risks, navigate challenges and move projects confidently towards delivery.

What You'll Bring

• At least three years' experience in project management, construction or a related field, or a relevant postgraduate qualification
• A recognised project or programme management certification such as PMP®, MSP™, Reg PM or PRINCE2
• A strong track record applying contemporary project management practices, including risk management and benefits realisation planning
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects within agreed timeframes and budgets
• Experience defining project scope, developing delivery plans and monitoring progress across multiple concurrent projects
• Knowledge of New Zealand building codes and relevant compliance requirements
• Strong financial management, governance and reporting capability
• Experience working with engineering, design, facilities, procurement and finance specialists
• Proven ability to manage relationships with external consultants, suppliers and contractors
• Previous experience within healthcare, education, housing or another construction-related sector would be advantageous

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 23rd 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.