Principal Portfolio Lead

2 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand North Island - Wellington Wellington Central Full time

**Full-time, permanent position**
- **Based in Te Ikaroa | Central Region**

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 **Principal Portfolio Lead, Funding & Planning** supports the Regional Group Manager, Funding and Planning, by driving transformative change for whānau Māori across the region. This senior role provides strategic leadership and oversight of key programmes, acting as a trusted expert within their portfolio. It includes mentoring and quality assurance across regional teams, and implementing national strategies and directives related to commissioning, contract management, and service delivery, while ensuring regional and locality-based customisation.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

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 will have:

- A tertiary qualification or minimum 8 years of relevant experience in an advisory capacity
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft key governance materials
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, with experience in the health sector considered an advantage

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

**_ Due to the December holiday period, this advert will remain open for an extended duration. Screening and interviews will commence from mid-January. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year._**
- Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position._

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