Portfolio Lead

1 week ago

Wellington Central, New Zealand PHARMAC Full time

**Closing date**: 22 Sep 2025 17:00 **| Work Type**: Fixed term full-time **| Salary range**:$128,950 - $174,462

**About the Role | Mō tēnei tūranga**

Are you a dynamic and innovative leader with a passion for driving digital transformation? We are seeking an experienced Technology Lead to join our team and spearhead our digital and development initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage the ICT D&D portfolio, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
- Drive the development and implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence.

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Proven experience in ICT portfolio management and digital transformation.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- A track record of successfully delivering complex ICT projects.

**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of a New Zealand Health Sector organisation improving its systems
- Work with a talented and dedicated team of professionals working on a range of projects.
- Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment.

**Who are you? | Ko wai koe?**

**About Pharmac Te Pātaka**Whaioranga |**Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga**

At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.

We are a close-knit whānau with around 190 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.

Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:
**Whakarongo** - we listen with intent and empathy to understand

**Tūhono** - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other

**Wānanga** - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve

**Māia** - we challenge ourselves

**Kaitiakitanga** - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future

**Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga**

We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:

- Five weeks annual leave
- Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
- An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible kaimahi
- Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
- Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
- Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.

At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Maōri Caucus.

We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.

**Job details**:

- Reference #
- 15084
- Posted on
- 10 Sep 2025
- Closes on
- 22 Sep 2025 17:00
- Expertise
- ICT, Project management, Strategy & Planning
- Job level(s)
- Management
- Work type(s)
- Fixed term full-time

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