Associate Director of Operations

6 days ago

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

**Associate Director of Operations - Supporting the Group Director of Operation**
- Fixed Term for 6 months
- 1 FTE
- Based in South Canterbury - Timaru

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**

Reporting to the Group Director of Operations South Canterbury (GDO) this position works alongside the GDO and who is responsible for delivering equitable, safe and effective hospital and specialist delivery ensuring a high delivery performing system. They will support the delivery of the H&SS local, regional and national priorities by working with clinical leadership to lead change programmes and manage resource allocation in their area.

This role will provide leadership that builds high performing hospital and specialist service delivery systems that deliver on the expectations of Te Whatu Ora, the New Zealand Health Plan (Te Pae Tata) and the Pae Ora legislation.

**About you**

Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills, particularly in complex and ambiguous environments, are needed for this role along with the ability to provide clear operational guidance to teams. Experience with financial oversight of budgets and an understanding of local hospitals, communities, and their unique challenges, will be key to success in this role. An approachable manner, and excellent interpersonal skills also required, so as to influence and motivate others.

The position is based in Timaru and open to those with the right to work in New Zealand.

**Working at Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora means - the weaving of wellness -. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

**How to Apply**

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: 25 August 2025

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