Programme Manager- Long Term Conditions

Permanent, full-time National Programme Manager role focused on palliative care

You will be contributing to transforming the future of health in this role

**Please note**: be sure to read the ‘How to Apply' section for a special note on what to include in your cover letter

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

It's not very often something happens that's big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the motu. That's what we're talking about here. The provision of health services in Aotearoa, and how they are delivered, is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora-Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora-Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of health services in Aotearoa for generations to come and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our whānau. Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness' Whatu is the combining together 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. Join us in this exciting mahi...

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Long-Term Conditions team sits within the Commissioning Team of Te Whatu Ora. Long-term conditions (also referred to as chronic conditions) are a government priority and have been identified in the recently released Te Pae Tata. Contribute to transforming the future of health in this National Programme Manager role.

You will initially focus on palliative care, taking on a programme of work that will contribute to developing a nationally-consistent model for paediatric and adult palliative and end-of-life care that is integrated across primary and community health. This multi-faceted programme will strengthen the equitable provision of palliative care across Aotearoa.

This is a national level programme and you will have a hands-on role in driving the planning, development and implementation of the work. You will be managing five or more workstreams and working with a diverse number of stakeholders day-to-day. You will work closely with our Christchurch based Senior Advisor - Long Term Conditions.

Mōu | About you

You are a confident Programme Management professional who will bring a breadth of experience in programme and project management disciplines. During your career you have undertaken multiple national or large-scale programmes, with multiple workstreams.

Ideally, you will have a background of working in the Palliative Care Sector and have a working knowledge of the Palliative approach to care. You're able to operate in an ambiguous and shifting environment and be nimble in adapting and refining our programme approach. This role needs you to think (critically) on your feet and communicate well with internal team members, stakeholders, and external partners.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

This role requires and/or would benefit from the following;

Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a willingness to learn and grow

Experience designing/driving/delivering work programmes and project planning to ensure delivery of high-quality work on time, and within budget

A relevant graduate or post-graduate qualification or relevant experience/professional development in project and/or programme management.

Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us

Te painga o te mahi tahi me matou | Benefits

This is a truly rewarding role where you will come to work each day making a difference, leading change, and creating capabilities across our health service. Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working, offers learning and growth opportunities for staff.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

**Special Instruction for Cover Letters**:
In your Cover Letter please detail at least three examples of Programmes you have managed and give brief details of their scope, budget, deliverables, equity considerations and the outcomes achieved.

Applications without Cover Letter will not be considered.