Group Manager Business Performance

**Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent Fulltime**
Senior Leadership position

**Benefits**
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Group Director of Operations, Health New Zealand - MidCentral District, is seeking a strong Operational Leader with a “can-do” attitude and a deep understanding of business operations within a large organisation.

The role will be critical in leading the delivery of key operational and support services in an efficient and economical manner with an emphasis on service delivery, contract management and supervision. The role will have responsibility for the delivery of administrative services, contract services and overall organisational performance.

This role forms part of the District Leadership Team and is expected to contribute to overall organisation decision-making, communication, and building a high performing culture while demonstrating commitment to Treaty partnership through purposeful actions.

With a strong focus on managing change and enhanced performance-linked service delivery, the role provides an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader who is passionate about making a difference.

**About the Team/Service**

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.

**About the Location**

**Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.** It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes - Massey University and the International Pacific College.

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**About You**

To succeed in this role you will have

Essential:

- A relevant graduate and significant post-graduate experience.
- Significant experience of working at strategic levels with high levels of self-drive.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and monitoring operational strategies.
- Deep understanding and respect for Māori culture, values, and practices, with a proven ability to integrate Te Ao Māori and Pacific worldviews into health system transformation.
- Visionary leadership and strategic direction, with a track record of driving systemic change that advances performance-based outcomes.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships across various management levels.
- Highly effective communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including policymakers, health professionals, iwi leaders, and community members.
- Strong understanding of data interpretation and compliance (related to contract management)
- Proven ability to navigate complexity, making informed, culturally responsive decisions that contribute to positive and measurable health system improvements.

Desired:

- Experience in leading and influencing policy development, across areas of responsibility.
- Experience working in large, complex organisations with a focus on transformational change, workforce development, and service improvement.
- An understanding of financial and operational frameworks, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support equity-focused initiatives.

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