Chief Operating Officer

6 days ago


Hamilton, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

  • Join Us in Transforming Healthcare in Aotearoa
  • Make a real difference in our communities
  • Pursue excellence in this senior executive position
Chief Operating Officer - Waikato

This is a time of pivotal transformation, where the contributions of this role will play a vital role in advancing our commitment to a more accessible, cohesive, and people-centered health system. Your work will be essential in enhancing the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we invite you to seize the opportunity to be part of this important mission.

Waikato Hospital serves over 425,000 people, providing diverse health services through multiple hospitals and community facilities, focusing on accessible care for Māori and other populations. The Waikato workforce includes over 8,000 staff, reflecting significant ethnic diversity, and collaborates regionally with other hospitals in the Te Manawa Taki to enhance health outcomes. There are a total of five hospital sites including a tertiary teaching hospital (Waikato Hospital in Hamilton), a secondary hospital in Thames, and three rural hospitals in Tokoroa, Te Kuiti, and Taumarunui.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

As the COO, you will be responsible for delivering equitable, safe, and effective hospital and specialist services. Alongside the Clinical Leadership team, you will support the delivery of local, regional, and national priorities as well as manage resource allocations.

Operationally, you will provide leadership that builds high-performing, outcome-driven hospital and specialist service delivery systems that meet the expectations of Health New Zealand. You will have the opportunity to ensure that the experience of patients and their whānau drives how services are delivered.

Mōu | About you

You will be a passionate leader with an executive-level track record of strategic leadership and operational excellence, thriving in collaborative environments. Your experience should include a strong background in healthcare leadership with a focus on delivering exceptional services.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

  • Extensive senior executive health sector experience in varied environments (approx. 10-15 years)
  • Minimum 10 years of hospital or specialist service delivery experience at a senior level
  • Proven experience successfully leading diverse teams through change and achieving improved results
  • Adept at navigating complex challenges, driving continuous improvement, and achieving against a broad set of targets

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Our name, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness.' Whatu is the combining of people, resources, organisations, thoughts, and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Tracey Sutherland, Senior Recruitment Consultant via

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