Regional Commercial Manager

"It's the commercial engine behind one of the most complex systems in the country – and every smart decision supports better health outcomes for Aotearoa. This is a role where you can make a genuine difference, somewhere different."

About the team - Health NZ

The Procurement, Supply Chain & Health Technology Management (PSC&HTM) team at Health New Zealand are a national function with a vast and complex scope. They play a critical role in ensuring the availability, safety, and efficiency of clinical and non-clinical goods and services across the health system. Responsible for managing and influencing over $9 billion in annual spend, the team are central to delivering high-quality patient outcomes and standardising product usage across regions.

About the Role

Within this newly established role, as the Regional Commercial Manager, you will lead the development and execution of regional commercial strategies that support commercial activities within your region. You'll be responsible for managing a significant spend portfolio, ensuring that procurement and contracting activities deliver optimal value, quality, and innovation across the region.

Working with Strategic Category Managers within the Commercial Directorate, you will ensure these strategies meet your region's needs supporting the health system through delivering those national category strategies into the local and regional environment.

You will work closely with national and regional stakeholders to align commercial activities with Health NZ's broader strategic goals. Your work will directly contribute to improving patient outcomes, enhancing supplier performance, and embedding sustainable and equitable practices across the health system. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence commercial excellence at scale, while fostering long-term partnerships and driving continuous improvement.

About you

You are a commercially astute leader with a strong background in procurement, contracting, and category management. You bring a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach, with the ability to navigate complex environments and deliver impactful results. Your experience in procurement and supplier negotiations equips you to manage high-value contracts and drive innovation across the supply chain.

Your leadership style is inclusive and forward thinking, and you're motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. A procurement career move – a calling - with real purpose. Imagine the impact and personal reward of helping to keep neonatal units stocked, emergency departments running, and hospital patients fed. This is career challenge with care running through every part.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing.
• Proven success in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Strong financial and market analysis capabilities.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style

Working for Health New Zealand

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.

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 17th December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shannon Elder at

Please note: Te Whatu Ora is partnering with executive search firms Tribe Recruitment and Alexander James to manage the appointment process for the Regional Commercial Manager role. By submitting your application, you consent to Te Whatu Ora sharing your details with Tribe Recruitment and Alexander James for the purposes of recruitment and assessment.

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

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