Portfolio Lead, Hauora Maori Standards

2 days ago

Wellington Central, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Full-time, permanent position**:

- **Based in Te Ikaroa, Central Region**:

- **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 Senior Portfolio Lead and Regional Group Manager in strengthening the Māori workforce and advancing the development and implementation of Hauora Māori standards across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. This role actively contributes regional and local insights to inform national standards development, ensuring that regional perspectives shape national strategies and priorities. It also involves aligning regional initiatives with national objectives and designing region-specific learning outcomes and training metrics that directly enhance patient and whānau experiences and outcomes.

**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**

The Portfolio Lead should hold a tertiary qualification in health, Māori development, public policy, or a related field, with a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in health contexts. You bring expertise in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement—particularly with Māori partners—and have the capability to design training initiatives that promote health equity and improve outcomes for whānau

You will have:

- Experience in advisory or a related field with at least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within a large organisation
- Fluency in Tikanga and Te Reo Māori
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft key governance documents and materials
- Proven analytical skills and problem-solving skills, with experience in the health sector 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._

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