Senior Portfolio Manager

21 hours ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Permanent, Full-Time**:

- **Region - Te Waipounamu**

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**

The primary purpose of the Senior Portfolio Manager is to:

- Deliver key aspects of end-to-end commissioning of Pacific services in regions
- Negotiate and manage contracts for the Pacific Health Group. Contracts will be developed within commissioning frameworks.
- Lead and manage a portfolio of programmes within Health New Zealand to support the delivery of improved Pacific health outcomes.
- Track the Pacific Group Budget.
- Manage contracts and relationships with providers.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

This role sits within the Pacific Health planning and funding team at Health New Zealand, based in the Te Waipounamu Region region. The team is dedicated to improving health outcomes for Pacific communities through strategic planning, effective funding allocation, and strong partnerships with providers and stakeholders. As part of this collaborative and impact-driven team, you will contribute to initiatives that support equitable access to healthcare and culturally responsive services. Reporting to the Pacific Planning and Funding Lead, you will play a key role in shaping Pacific health strategies and ensuring that resources are directed where they are needed most. This is an opportunity to be part of a team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of Pacific peoples across the region.

**About you**

You are a strategic and collaborative leader with expertise in contract management or commissioning. With a strong background in contract management, funding streams, and accountability frameworks, you excel at building high-quality relationships with provider organizations and stakeholders to foster innovation and shared learning.

Your proven experience in policy development, thought leadership, and change management ensures the successful design and implementation of projects and programs. Known for your excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to work under pressure, you contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and frameworks within the team.
- Significant understanding of good practise procurement and contract management within the public sector
- Demonstrable relationship management experience and skills with ability to foster good relationships with a variety of stakeholders of different levels through consultation and partnership
- Can demonstrate previous successful partnership with Pacific people and communities
- Significant experience in contract negotiation, implementation, governance and performance management, ideally with health or other social service providers

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