• Full-time, permanent position
• Regional based work at Te Waipounamu, South Island
• Be part of the team of Mātauranga Māori specialists for Health New Zealand
  Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

The Regional Group Manager for Funding & Planning is responsible for leading the planning and funding of Hauora Māori services across the region, ensuring they are efficient, safe, and effective for iwi, Iwi Māori Partnership Boards (IMPBs), Hauora Māori partners, and communities. This involves respectful and effective engagement with hapū, iwi, and partners to achieve shared outcomes, continuously improving service quality to ensure accessibility, timeliness, and cultural comfort for whānau. You provide and receive strategic advice to support regional planning aligned with government health priorities, such as equity and improved outcomes for Māori. You also assess and adapt plans as needed to meet the evolving needs of whānau, hapū, iwi, hapori, and government.