Programme Manager

• National Bowel Screening Programme - Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent part-time position, working 32 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Bowel Screening Programme in achieving a high standard of delivery to Te Tai Tokerau and in meeting specific key performance indicators set against the NBSP Quality Standards while continually striving for equitable outcomes for priority populations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the Bowel Screening Service Delivery Plan and standard operation procedures
• Maintain key relationships with Regional and National people within the National Bowel Screening Program
• Regular review of the communication plan, including all communications to primary care and consumers, whanau and community awareness activities
• Monitoring performance and liaising with relevant district services including histopathology, radiology, gastroenterology and surgery ensure on-going service delivery meets the Interim National Quality Standards

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About the Team/Service/Location

The Bowel Screening Team in Te Tai Tokerau is a small but passionate group of dedicated professionals committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our Northland communities. Working collaboratively across the region, the team provides bowel screening services to people throughout Te Tai Tokerau, ensuring equitable access and high-quality care.

Strongly connected both regionally and nationally to the National Bowel Screening Programme, the team contributes to a coordinated, consistent approach to early detection and prevention of bowel cancer. With a shared focus on community engagement, education, and support, the Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Team plays a vital role in helping whānau across Northland live longer, healthier lives.

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About you

As a Programme Manager - Bowel Screening Programme you will have experience managing people, bringing together a team and liaising with different healthcare professional groups. To be successful in this role you be able to effectively communicate and develop relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

• Relevant tertiary qualification likely to be a qualified Health Professional
• Post graduate qualification in a specialty area
• A minimum of 2-3 years experience working in public health, community health or primary care setting
• Management and leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience of a health service environment

Whilst not essential, candidates that have a management qualification, previous experience working with screening programmes and/or demonstrated experience in strategic health care leadership and planning are desired.

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 25th November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-

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