Job Description
Permanent, Fulltime
Based in Auckland
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
As the Regional Group Manager Delivery, you will be responsible for leading the strategic and operational delivery of infrastructure projects across the Northern Region for our Infrastructure and Insurance Group(IIG). As a senior leader reporting to the Regional Head of Infrastructure you will ensure there is consistent application of IIG's policies, strategies, and standards across portfolio, programme, and project management functions.
Playing a critical role in shaping the region's infrastructure operating model and driving continuous improvement across delivery functions, you will oversee the delivery of a diverse portfolio of health infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
About the Team/Service
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 projects and programmes, they understand that 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 and strategic leader with a strong background in delivering complex infrastructure programmes and managing high functioning teams. With over 10 years' experience in senior project and programme delivery roles, bringing your experience in PMO leadership, stakeholder engagement and commercial delivery within large scale and complex environments, health project experience will be well regarded.
Your leadership style is inclusive and collaborative. You know how to build high performing teams, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and lead through change with clarity and purpose. You're a skilled communicator, able to build trust and alignment across internal and external stakeholders and you're passionate about ensuring infrastructure investment supports equitable health outcomes for all communities.
You will bring:
Proven success managing complex portfolios and PMO functions, including projects valued over $10 million
Strong strategic planning and operational leadership capabilities
Expertise in project governance, risk management, and financial oversight
Experience leading organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship building skills
Degree in project and programme management, engineering, construction, business, or health management (or comparable experience)
Experience working in multicultural and diverse environments, with a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2026
Experience in a public sector environment.
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
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 29th July 2026 at 11.59pm. 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.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.
Job details
Job Reference:
HNZ/1875574
Location:
North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland
Job type:
Permanent Full time
Expertise:
Non-clinical - Management - Management
Closes:
29-Jul-2026
