Group Manager, Technology

4 days ago

New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year
  • Work from where you are
  • Permanent, Full Time

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 Group Manager, Technology and Operations, will planning, performance, and people functions across the FPIM Technology and Operations teams, ensuring they meet the needs of a rapidly growing customer base and continue to deliver a quality system experience. The role is responsible for the delivery of data assurance and quality services to support the current business operations.

This role provides thought leadership, ideation, innovation, and strong technical acumen to contribute to the ongoing delivery of FPIM's work programme and ensure it is successfully delivered. This role will also actively contribute to sector-wide planning and governance, working closely with fellow group managers across the health system and broader public sector. A key focus will be collaborating with customers and stakeholders to shape and support Health New Zealand's wider technology roadmap.

About you

You will have:

  • Extensive leadership experience (7–10 years) in senior management, with strong strategic, financial, and project management capabilities.
  • Proven ability to lead change, drive continuous improvement, and deliver quality outcomes in complex environments.
  • Advanced skills in business analysis, and risk management, supported by deep technical knowledge of IT systems, compliance standards, and service delivery.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of managing diverse teams and contracts across the public sector.

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 5pm, Monday 17th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerry Taylor at

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

This role is open to Health New Zealand employees only.

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