Strategy and Policy Lead
5 days ago
- Full-time, permanent position
- Work from any Health New Zealand office location nationwide
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 Strategy and Policy Lead is responsible for shaping and overseeing the strategic and policy framework for Health New Zealand's Procurement, Supply Chain & Health Technology Management (PSC & HTM) functions. This role ensures alignment with organisational goals, regulatory compliance, and best practice standards while driving transformation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Lead and deliver PSC & HTM strategies and policies, ensuring seamless integration with Health NZ's strategic frameworks.
- Drive national policy development for PSC&HTM ensuring organisational alignment and influencing cross-directorate initiatives to strengthen PSC & HTM impact.
- Support strategy development and lead strategy reporting
- Champion transformation, embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, sustainability, and human rights into every policy and strategy.
- Collaborate and innovate with stakeholders to boost efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement across PSC & HTM operations.
About the Team/Service
The Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology (PSC&HTM) team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 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 you
You are an accomplished policy advisor with proven expertise in driving complex initiatives, particularly in policy formulation, implementation, and regulatory compliance. A confident and influential communicator, you excel at partnering with senior leadership and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful, strategic outcomes.
You will also have:
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in strategy and policy development
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking abilities, delivering sound judgment and evidence-based solutions.
- Proficient in applying frameworks, tools, and methods, with a strong focus on procurement and supply chain best practices.
Working at 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 5 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position.
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