Growth Lead

As Growth Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in driving NZHG's growth strategy. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, you will lead initiatives that shape the future of healthcare services in New Zealand. This includes new product and service development, go-to-market strategy, marketing leadership, , RFP management, and business development.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

New Zealand Health Group (NZHG) is Aotearoa's largest provider of in-home and community-based healthcare, supporting over 80,000 people nationwide.

We're guided by our values and a deep commitment to culturally safe care, equity, and our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our purpose — Pae Ora mō Tātau Katoa (Achieving Equitable Wellbeing for Everyone) — is at the heart of everything we do.

Our values | Whakamaua kia tina

New Zealand Health Group's values:

• Kai Whakaute – We act with Care, Respect, and Empathy.
• Kai Huhuatanga – We strive for Excellence and Quality.
• Kai Whanaungatanga – We act in Partnership.

These values guide everything we do.

Why us | He aha ai mātou?

Join us, as we are serious about our purpose of Pae Ora mō Tātau Katoa (Achieving Equitable Wellbeing for Everyone).  We do this by delivering high-quality, accessible and culturally safe services across Aotearoa. Jump on board our waka as we journey towards Pae Ora.

• Flexible Working/Hybrid working arrangements.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Partnership discounts.
• Samsung discounts.
• Supportive and knowledgeable team.
• Work with New Zealand's largest healthcare providers.
• Mentorship programme.
• Online learning platform.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

You'll act as a center of expertise for marketing across NZHG, support innovation from concept to execution, and identify new service areas to integrate into our operations. You'll also lead responses to high-value tenders and build strategic relationships that position NZHG as a provider of choice. This is a full-time permanent position, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

What you'll do:

• Identify,develop and launch new service and business opportunities areas for NZHG.
• Lead innovation projects from design through to evaluation.
• Provide marketing leadership across the group ensuring consistency and alignment with NZHG's brand strategy.
• Build and implement relationship plans to support organisational goals.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on business development and growth initiatives.

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

• Proven experience in organic and strategic growth.
• Demonstrated success new product or service development and launch
• Marketing leadership including brand strategy and digital marketing
• Strong tender/RFP experience.
• Background in the health and disability sector.
• Ability to influence and collaborate at senior levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, managing shifting priorities and diverse workloads with confidence and composure.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to handle challenging conversations with professionalism and empathy.

If you have a proven track record in driving growth, building strategic partnerships, and leading innovative projects, apply now and take the next step in shaping the future of healthcare in New Zealand

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 12th December 2025 at 5pm

For more information, please call Samantha McCall on for a confidential discussion.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.

While we appreciate the hard work that recruitment agencies do, we are not engaging with any at this time.