Portfolio Lead - Integrated Contracts and Funding - Pacific Health at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland 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 Can you bring a Pacific worldview to the work we are doing to achieve better health outcomes for Pacific people in Aotearoa? We know many areas of the health system are not working well for Pacific people, aiga, ngutuare tangata, famili, kainga, magafoa, kaiga, vuvale and kaaiga (families) and communities. In fact, Pacific health inequities are observed throughout the lifecourse, from pregnancy and early childhood through to older age.
In Pacific Health, we have a clear vision of a system that allows the strength of Pacific families and community voice to be at the heart of what we do, delivering equitable health outcomes for Pacific people and a future where Pacific families live longer, healthier lives.
The Pacific values of family, service, love, reciprocity and respect, along with Pacific culture and customs, influence the way we think and every action we take.
The Portfolio Lead is responsible for managing the relevant contract portfolio, ensuring cross collaboration within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai ora is available and implementating a national Pacific health commissioning framework. You will also support the Pacific health budget for commissioning by building strong and sound financial management systems and reporting mechanisms. Work closely with the portfolio and contract administration teams .
You are a senior leader with experience developing, maintaining and influencing effective relationships and partnerships across sectors and organisations. Utilising your previous skills and knowledge, you will be working alongside senior team members and SMEs, including building capability and lifting performance of a team/unit.
A relevant tertiary or professional qualification or relevant experience.Can demonstrate knowledge and experience in managing contract portfolios and building sound financial management and reporting mechanisms.Can demonstrate previous successful partnership with Pacific Peoples CommunitiesExperience working in complex teams in an organisation either regionally or nationallySound understanding of contract management within the public sectorAnalytical and technical skills, including the ability to collect, assimilate, and summarise raw data in a systematic way to build a useful view of provider performanceA commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this roleCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthFluency in a Pacific language is welcomedKo te mahi e tika ana mo te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to 'work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.
Our name, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, means '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.
At Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
To turanga i roto i Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 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 whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pehea 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. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Anesha Pillay, Senior Recruitment Consultant via ******
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