- Te Waipounamu Region
- Permanent, Full-time
About the Role
We're looking for a strategic and experienced leader to step into the role of Regional Group Manager Asset Systems & Intelligence. This is a key position within our Infrastructure and Investment Group (IIG), responsible for leading asset management strategy and intelligence across the Te Waipounamu Region.
You'll oversee the planning, coordination, and optimisation of our regional asset systems, from buildings and equipment to data and compliance. You'll work closely with regional and national teams to ensure our infrastructure is safe, sustainable, and aligned with national priorities.
About the Team
Our IIG team is focused on delivering high-impact infrastructure investments that support the transformation of New Zealand's health system. We provide oversight and assurance across projects and programmes, ensuring our health facilities are fit-for-purpose and future ready.
About You
You're someone who brings a strong mix of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and people leadership. You've worked in complex environments before and know how to balance long term planning with day to day delivery. You're passionate about using data and systems to drive smarter decisions and better outcomes. You'll bring deep experience in asset management, ideally within large property or infrastructure portfolios. You're confident working with senior stakeholders, leading diverse teams, and navigating change. You understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to equity and partnership in everything you do.
You're also someone who thrives on collaboration, values continuous improvement, and brings a calm, solutions focused approach to your work. You're not just here to manage systems, you're here to help shape the future of health infrastructure in Aotearoa.
What you'll bring:
- Extensive experience in asset management, ideally within large and complex property or infrastructure portfolios.
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and driving capability uplift.
- Strong understanding of asset lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, and risk-based investment prioritisation.
- Experience working with national frameworks, governance processes, and reporting standards.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across regional and national teams.
- Familiarity with asset management systems and data platforms, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- A deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, and a commitment to equity and partnership in your leadership.
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 15th August 2025 at 11.59pm. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shannon Elder at [email protected]
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.
