- Make a real difference in our communities
- Pursue excellence in this senior executive position
About the Role
As the GDO you will be responsible for delivering equitable, safe and effective hospital and specialist services. Alongside the Clinical Leadership team, you will support the delivery of the local, regional and national priorities as well as manage the resource allocations.
Operationally you will provide leadership that builds high performing, outcome driven hospital and specialist service delivery systems that deliver on the expectations of Health New Zealand. You will have the opportunity to ensure that the experience of patients and their whānau drives how services are delivered.
About the Service
Waikato Hospital serves over 425,000 people, it provides diverse health services through multiple hospitals and community facilities, focusing on accessible care for Māori and other populations. The Waikato workforce includes over 8,000 staff, reflecting significant ethnic diversity, and collaborates regionally with other hospitals in the Te Manawa Taki to enhance health outcomes. There are a total of five hospital sites including tertiary teaching hospital (Waikato Hospital in Hamilton), a secondary hospital in Thames, and three rural hospitals in Tokoroa, Te Kuiti and Taumarunui.
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. 10-15 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
- Adept at navigating complex challenges, driving continuous improvement, and achieving against a broad set of targets
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
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday, 26 August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz
This role is only open to Health New Zealand employees.