Regional Team Lead Capital Project Accounting

2 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • 1 position per region based in Northern, Te Manawa Taki, Central and Te Waipounamu
  • 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 Regional Team Lead collaborates with senior regional leaders to oversee financial integrity and controls for capital projects, ensuring effective planning, reporting, and risk management. They provide project accounting support for initiatives under $50 million, deliver clear financial insights, and champion process improvements and automation.

Key focus areas:

  • Partnering with stakeholders to develop long-term capital investment plans.
  • Supporting project endorsement, procurement, and contract finance reviews.
  • Escalating and managing financial risks in project delivery.
  • Guiding regional finance teams and embedding national policies and processes.

This role is central to driving efficiency, strengthening controls, and ensuring successful capital project outcomes across the Region.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

  • A tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.
  • 3-5 years' financial management/accounting experience with strong stakeholder collaboration skills.
  • Proven ability to guide accounting practice discussions to ensure regional consistency.
  • Skilled in fostering a collaborative, high‑performance, solution‑focused culture.
  • Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional membership.

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 4th January. 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.

Due to the December holiday period, this advert will remain open for an extended duration. Screening and interviews will commence from mid-January. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year

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