Delivery Lead

• Dunedin / Christchurch
• Permanent, Full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Delivery Lead - Dunedin Hospital Build operates at the delivery level, responsible for overseeing the execution of projects that support Health New Zealand's operational priorities. This role collaborates closely with local project and programme teams, Programme Managers, Delivery Managers, and other Delivery Leads to form, lead, and manage delivery teams. Working alongside key internal and external stakeholders, the Delivery Lead ensures the effective design, planning, and implementation of technology projects. Responsible for guiding delivery teams, this role ensures that technology solutions are delivered on time, meet business requirements, and support a complex technology environment serving multiple users and critical applications nationwide. The Delivery Lead is also accountable for maintaining delivery excellence and ensuring alignment with strategic organisational goals.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Delivery Lead sits within the Digital Delivery function, attached to the Digital Facilities Delivery Group, and also part of the wider Digital Services Group at Health New Zealand. Reporting to senior delivery leadership, this role is part of a national team focused on the successful execution of technology projects that align with Health NZ's operational priorities and the Digital Facilities Framework. The team collaborates closely with Programme Managers, Delivery Managers, local project teams, and key stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery across complex digital environments. Committed to maintaining delivery excellence and strategic alignment, the team plays a vital role in supporting the ongoing digital transformation and operational effectiveness across Health New Zealand's technology landscape.

About you

You are an experienced delivery professional with a strong background in leading and managing technology projects within complex environments. You bring a pragmatic, results-focused approach and excellent leadership skills, enabling you to guide teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and aligned with business needs. Comfortable working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, you are adept at managing competing priorities and driving continuous improvement to achieve high-quality outcomes.

You will also have the following skills and experience to support your success in the role:

• Over 10 years' experience in technology delivery, including 5+ years managing projects or programs in complex IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of project and delivery methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid.
• Proven experience leading diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and communication at all levels, including executive engagement.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Wednesday 10th of November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Roshni Georgeat

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