Portfolio Lead, Service Improvement

2 days ago

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

**Full time, permanent positions**:

- **4 x roles based in Te Waipounamu**:

- **Be part of the team of Mātauranga Māori specialists for Health New Zealand**

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**

The Portfolio Lead supports the Service Improvement team by contributing to the development and delivery of regional health programmes, including Early Start (Kahu Taurima, Maternity, Infants, Adolescents), Living Well (Primary and Community Care, Public Health, Hospital & Specialist Services), and Staying Well (Mental Health, Workforce, Iwi/Māori Relations). The role also works closely with Senior and Principal Portfolio Leads to strengthen project management capability and foster strategic relationships that advance health outcomes for Māori communities.

**About the Team/Service**

As the Hauora Māori Service of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) our core role is to ensure New Zealanders have better and more timely access to health care. The devolution of resources and decision making to the regions ensures those closest to service users and whānau are involved in decisions on how healthcare is delivered. We are committed to ensuring our operating model is responsive to the needs of Māori._ _

**About you**

You bring experience working in the health sector preferably with a focus on Māori health. With a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, you collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes. Your proven track record in systems improvement and workforce planning has contributed significantly to enhancing Māori capability and wellbeing.

You will have:

- A tertiary or relevant qualification in a related field
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within a large organisation
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
- Experience in the health sector is considered an advantage

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**
- Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position._

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

1886923**Location**:

- South Island - Otago - Dunedin
South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

**Job type**:

Permanent Full time**Expertise**:

- Non-clinical - Quality and Risk - All values
Non-clinical - Advisor - Advisor

**Closes**:

10-Oct-2025

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