Contract Launch Manager

"It's the commercial engine behind one of the most complex systems in the country – and every smart decision supports better health outcomes for Aotearoa. This is a role where you can make a genuine difference, somewhere different."

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 team - Health NZ

The Procurement, Supply Chain & Health Technology Management (PSC&HTM) team at Health New Zealand are a national function with a vast and complex scope. They play a critical role in ensuring the availability, safety, and efficiency of clinical and non-clinical goods and services across the health system. Responsible for managing and influencing over $9 billion in annual spend, the team are central to delivering high-quality patient outcomes and standardising product usage across regions.

About the Role

As a Contract Launch Manager within our regional teams, you'll play a pivotal role in preparing, and implementing commercial opportunities in Health New Zealand districts. This role is essential to ensuring product optimisation opportunities are successfully implemented, delivering savings while improving patient outcomes and aligning with national agreements.

You'll work closely with suppliers, clinicians, and internal teams to coordinate product changes, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure successful adoption of new products. Your ability to influence, plan, and execute will be key to driving commercial and clinical benefits across the health system.

About you

You're a strategic thinker with a strong commercial or sales mindset and a passion for improving healthcare delivery. With a proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage relationships, and lead change, you're confident navigating ambiguity and driving initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes.

Your background includes experience in procurement, sales, product management, supply chain, or health technology, and you're comfortable working across clinical and non-clinical teams to implement product changes that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. You're highly organised, analytical, and a natural communicator, able to present compelling business cases, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage multiple priorities with ease.

Above all, you're motivated by making a meaningful impact in the health sector and contributing to a system that delivers better care for all New Zealanders.

What you'll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in science, business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in a role requiring influence and relationship management.
• Proven expertise in stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and financial benefit realisation.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• (Desired) Understanding of the health environment and clinical products.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 17th December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shannon Elder at

Please note: Te Whatu Ora is partnering with executive search firms Tribe Recruitment and Alexander James to manage the appointment process for the Contract Launch Manager role. By submitting your application, you consent to Te Whatu Ora sharing your details with Tribe Recruitment and Alexander James for the purposes of recruitment and assessment.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.