Group Director Operations, Tairāwhiti

1 week ago

Gisborne Central, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Make a real difference in our communities
  • Pursue excellence in this senior executive position

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

Reporting to the Executive Regional Director Te Manawa Taki, the Group Director Operations (GDO) is responsible for delivering equitable, safe and effective hospital and specialist services that align with and deliver against the Health Delivery Plan and Health Targets.

They will support the delivery of the Hospital & Specialist Services (H&SS) local, regional and national priorities by working with clinical leadership to lead change programmes and manage resource allocation in their area.

The position is accountable for H&SS clinical and operational performance in the Tairāwhiti District. This includes community-based care provided by Health NZ employed staff in areas such as mental health and addiction, and rehabilitation. Collaborating with other GDOs in the region to achieve the Health Delivery Plan and regional health targets at a system level is critical.

About the Location

The Tairāwhiti workforce includes over 1037 staff, reflecting significant ethnic and demographic diversity, and collaborates regionally with other hospitals in Te Manawa Taki to enhance health outcomes. There is one hospital site in the district.

About you

You will be a passionate leader with executive level track record of strategic leadership and operational excellence success, who thrives in collaborative environments. Your experience should include a strong background in healthcare leadership with a focus on delivering exceptional services.

Skills and experience

  • Extensive senior executive health sector experience in varied environments (approx years)
  • Minimum 10 years Hospital or specialist service delivery experience at a senior level
  • Proven experience successfully leading diverse teams through change and achieving improved results

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 Sunday, 9 November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at

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

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