Operations Manager

9 hours ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Permanent | 80 hours per fortnight
  • Surgery and Anaesthesia Directorate Waikato Hospital

Expression of Interest for Operations Manager - Critical Care

We are excited to announce an internal opportunity for the position of Operations Manager - Critical Care. This position is open exclusively to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff only. We invite all eligible employees who are interested in applying to submit an expression of interest to be considered for this role.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you will report to the Operations Director and lead the operational delivery of Theatre, Anaesthesia, and Sterile Services. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of services within allocated resources, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This is a pivotal leadership role requiring close partnership with clinical leaders across medical, nursing, midwifery, allied health, and technical disciplines. You will play a key role in strategic planning, service development, and performance management, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of both local and regional populations.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Service

The Surgery and Anaesthesia Directorate delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Surgical Services: Acute and elective surgical interventions across multiple specialties
  • Anaesthesia: Tertiary-level anaesthetic support for surgical, medical, and specialty services
  • Critical Care: Intensive care for critically unwell or injured patients
  • Sterile Services: Centralised reprocessing and sterilisation of surgical instruments and equipment

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

  • 57 years experiencein operational and strategic leadership within a complex healthcare environment
  • A proven track record of building and sustaining collaborative relationshipsacross diverse professional groups
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead through influence and inspire high-performing teams
  • Experience managing complex service dynamics, including workforce, resource, and stakeholder challenges
  • Strong capability in negotiation, conflict resolution, and driving positive cultural change

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to current Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato employees who meet the qualifications outlined above. We encourage all employees who are interested to apply and explore how they can contribute to our success in this new role.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the Operations Manager - Critical Care role, please email your updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are a good fit for the position to Komal Kaur at before 11:59 pm on 9 January 2026

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

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