- Work anywhere in New Zealand where there is a Health New Zealand office
- Permanent, Full-time
About the Role
The Programme Director is responsible for leading multiple interrelated projects within a broader programme of work to ensure delivery on strategic outcomes and alignment with organisational goals. This role oversees the initiation, execution and benefit realisation of complex projects and programmes, ensuring optimal delivery performance, cost efficiency and quality assurance across delivery initiatives. Working closely with technical teams, stakeholders and leaders across Health New Zealand, the Programme Director ensures successful project delivery, customer satisfaction and alignment with strategic priorities. A key focus of the role is leading the transition from legacy systems to modern digital solutions, driving investment and delivery priorities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and equitable service delivery.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Programme Director sits within the Digital Delivery function under the wider Digital Services group. Reporting into the Director Digital Delivery, this team is focused on achieving excellence in delivering results for the organisation by de-duplicating capabilities for strategic and major delivery while unifying all PMO functions within Digital Services. The team collaborates closely with Directors Digital for the regions, Digital Health Strategy and Design, Digital Applications and Products, and Digital Operations to facilitate nationally prioritised initiatives agreed with the organisation and its stakeholders. Through this collaborative approach, the team ensures delivery efforts are aligned, efficient, and focused on outcomes that support equitable and effective health services across Aotearoa.
About you
As an experienced programme leader or director, you'll excel at delivering large-scale technology programmes that align with organisational goals. You'll bring strengths in leading change, managing vendor relationships, and applying emerging technologies to drive innovation. Your clear communication and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships will enable effective collaboration, while your problem-solving skills will help navigate complex challenges. You will also have the following skills and experience to support your success in the role:
- At least 5 years in a similar role, with proven ability to engage effectively with senior executives, technical teams, and external stakeholders to drive programme success.
- Extensive strategic leadership experience with a proven track record in leading large-scale technology programs, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Demostarted program management experience in delivering complex technology initiatives on time, within budget, and to desired quality standards.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Friday 15th August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tegan Gutry at tegan.gutry@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.