Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Looking for Programme Manager Policy Harmonisation at Wellington Central, Wellington Full Time

• Work to harmonise corporate policies across Te Whatu Ora
• Design the programme
• Enjoy flexible and hybrid work opportunities. Work from anywere around the motu

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

It’s not very often something happens that’s big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the motu. That’s what we’re talking about here. The provision of health services in Aotearoa, and how they are delivered, is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora-Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora-Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of health services in Aotearoa for generations to come and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our whānau. Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system. Join us in this mahi…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Programme Manager, Policy Harmonisation will carry out a vital piece of mahi for the Corporate Services team. This role will see you lead the work to harmonise corporate policies across Te Whatu Ora at a time of transformation and change.

This project will work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts across Te Whatu Ora to ensure we have full visibility of all policy artefacts before the work to harmonise corporate policies across Te Whatu Ora begins. The Programme Manager will provide programme leadership and direction to all stakeholders and oversee working groups and Project Managers. This role will lead consultation processes and coordinate and connect the people involved.

This is a role where you will design the programme, provide thought leadership and be the force that cuts through complexity to bring us to harmony.

This role is an 18-month fixed term contract.

Mōu | About you

You are an experienced project and programme manager who has demonstrated experience in leading large, complex projects that involve a consultation process. Working in an ambiguous and complex environment where change processes are ongoing, and things are in flux is something that you are able to excel at. Your career has seen you work in large public sector or private organisations, and you are familiar with change processes and methodologies.

Politically savvy and confident, you have instant credibility with senior leaders, Boards and Ministers. You either hold a current Project Management qualification or have extensive experience in Project Management with tangible examples of projects completed.

A collaborative communicator, you are able to cut through complexity and empower people to understand complex ideas and give them clarity.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

This role requires and/or would benefit from the following

• An understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in your role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a willingness to learn and grow
• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in Project Management
• Experience designing work programmes and project planning to ensure delivery of work on time and within budget 
• Significant experience in strategic communications and engagement planning to ensure delivery of work on time and within budget
• Experience undertaking consultation processes, and synthesising feedback

Important: In your Cover Letter please give us clear examples of the projects you have worked on in your recent roles, and details of their size, and scope as well as an organisational profile of the company.

Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us

Te Whatu Ora is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and that means people from all the communities we serve being represented in our workforce. 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. At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people’s diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We particularly welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Te painga o te mahi tahi me matou | Benefits

This is a truly rewarding role where you will come to work each day making a difference, leading change, and creating capabilities across our health service. Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working, offers learning and growth opportunities for staff.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.

The applications closing date is Monday 31st October. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact [email protected] [link removed].

Reminder: In your Cover Letter please give us clear examples of the projects you have worked on in your recent roles, and details of their size, and scope as well as an organisational profile of the company.