Project Manager - Hospital & Speciality Services

Location:   Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract:   Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role 

We are looking for three experienced Project Managers to join our team and lead critical improvement work across Hospital & Specialist Services.

As our next project manager, you will be responsible for the management of assigned projects and service development initiatives in accordance with a project management methodology to ensure project objectives and business needs are met. These roles have a focus on our Acute Flow Programme; a key priority focused on improving how patients move through the hospital system - from Emergency Department presentation to inpatient care and safe discharge into the community.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering against the Shorter Stays in Emergency Department (SSED) health target and implementing the Acute Flow Operational Standards, which set national expectations for:

• Patient-centred care that meets rights and needs 
• Safe, high-quality clinical outcomes 
• Strong quality assurance and system performance 
• Equitable access and outcomes for all populations 
• Embedding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading multiple high-impact projects that improve patient flow and service delivery
• Partnering with clinical and operational leaders from across the District to implement new models of care
• Driving measurable improvements in ED performance and hospital flow
• Building strong, collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• Embedding equity-focused approaches into service design and delivery

The salary band for this role is $104,179 - $130,223, depending on experience.

About the Team/Service Location 

Reporting to the Acute Flow Programme Director, Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District, this role will provide project support for Hospital and Specialist Services group.

CCHV serves a population of 540,000 people with a team of approx. 10,000 staff and providing services to the community across several sites including Kapiti, Kenepuru, Porirua, Hutt Valley and Wellington, with Wellington Regional Hospital providing tertiary level services to the wider region. The Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Services (MHAIDS) also sit within this group and provides local, regional and some national services.

About you

You’re a confident and capable Project Manager who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by making a real difference.

• Experience delivering projects in healthcare or similarly complex systems 
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills 
• Calm, organised and solutions-focused under pressure 
• Results-driven, with a focus on measurable impact 
• A commitment to equity and improving health outcomes

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 22nd April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Angela Roche (Angela.Roche@ccdhb.org.nz).

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

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