Projects Senior PM, Integration & Delivery, Data & Digital

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Waikato

Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we’ve got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

TE WHIWHINGA MAHI | THE OPPORTUNITY

The Integration and Delivery team has a clear mission: to provide robust support and continuous improvement to both existing and new applications, spanning clinical and corporate realms. Our focus is on optimising workflow, ensuring systems are responsive, intuitive to use, and easy to access.
Furthermore, the Integration and Delivery function carries responsibility for various elements of PMO functions, spanning from the PMO Centre of Excellence to the actual delivery function within each region.
Are you passionate about driving positive change in healthcare technology? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Project Manager to drive and manage our clinical IT systems change programmes. As the Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in rolling out new technologies and consolidating existing systems across the Te Manawa Taki region.
The role is responsible for providing senior project management expertise to support successful implementation of technical work programmes and associated projects through organisational management techniques, collaboration, leadership and governance. This will involve working closely with business and technical stakeholders on different stages of the project lifecycle taking full responsibility for initiation, definition, approach, planning, execution, and closure.
In addition to leading projects, the Senior Project Manager will support the building of project management skills and capability within the business through effective coaching and mentoring.
If you’re ready to make an impact and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes, this role is for you.

MŌU | ABOUT YOU

We are seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving positive change in healthcare technology. You possess strong change management skills and have experience guiding project teams through complex change initiatives.
We’re looking for someone who can bring energy and enthusiasm to the role, capable of approaching challenges in a positive manner while maintaining a calm demeanour . Your ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with stakeholders at all levels will be crucial to your success in this role.
You have a natural tendency to coach and mentor more junior members of the team, helping to develop their skills and capabilities. Experience working with clinical IT systems or within the healthcare sector would be advantageous.
If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can see, measure, and understand the impact you’re having, we encourage you to apply.
This role is based in the Te Manawa Taki Health Region which encompasses Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Tairāwhiti Districts and offers a flexible / hybrid working environment.

NGĀ PŪKENGA ME NGĀ WHEAKO | SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A recognised Project Management Qualification
• An understanding of the New Zealand healthcare sector, including knowledge of healthcare processes, regulations, and challenges, ideally in the public health space.
• Minimum 5 - 10 years’ project management and implementation experience with proven track record of success in delivering large, complex, multi-million, multi-year, and multiple information application system projects
• Communicate fluently, orally and in writing and present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Adopt a wide range of styles, tools and techniques to communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance on solution development and integration
• Ensure technical, strategies, policies, standards and practices are applied correctly
• Work collaboratively to develop and implement solutions
• Demonstrate good time management and able to advise what is possible within time constraints
• Solve problems and find practical solutions to meet timelines, quality requirements and budgets
• Demonstrate self-awareness of your impact on people and invest in your own leadership practice to continuously grow and improve
• Demonstrate the highest standards of personal, professional and institutional behaviour through commitment, loyalty and integrity
• Be flexible and responsive to changing priorities
• Identify resources and people needed to complete work and factor into the plan

Please refer the Job description for details