New Zealand – all locations (work from where you are)
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.About the RoleThe Programme Manager, Diagnostic Improvement, will lead the implementation of the National Diagnostic Improvement Programme, supporting the regions of Health NZ to improve access to diagnostics for our communities. Health NZ provides over 3 million radiology and cardiology diagnostic interventions annually. You will work as part of a wider team delivering the organisation's planned care programme of work to improve service delivery across Health NZ. You will be responsible for nationwide delivery leadership, enabling regional leaders at the executive, senior clinician and senior management level to ensure services are in place, digital, workforce, and analytical programmes support delivery. You will be engaging both the private and public sector provision to achieve success.About youYou will bring a proven track record in leading and delivering complex, large-scale programmes in the health sector. You are highly collaborative, solutions-focused, and thrive in fast-paced environments, working with others to integrate and enable change. You bring experience in implementing programmes alongside internal and external partners to embed change. You are confident working in data-informed environments and with benefits realisation programmes, and know how to measure impact effectively.You will also have a working knowledge of the Government sector, an understanding of how Government priorities are delivered.Working for Health New ZealandHealth 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 all applications, including those from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo appl,y please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11:59PM Sunday 7 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicole Rickard at .Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
