Project Director - Infrastructure and Investment at Te Whatu Ora, NorthlandWhangareiPermanent, Full-timeHealth 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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role The primary purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of major capital works projects as prioritised through the Infrastructure and Investment Plan. In this role, you will support the delivery of an affordable health pipeline and build confidence of the Government and public in Health NZ's ability to deliver a step change in infrastructure outcomes by working on cross portfolio initiatives including standardized commercial models, technical specifications or designs.
About the Team/Service/Location The mission of the Infrastructure and Investment Group (IIG) is to provide safe, fit for purpose health facilities, sites and equipment that are essential for a well-functioning health system. The IIG leads investment by understanding and managing these well, ensuring health facilities, sites, and equipment with the highest need of investment are prioritised and standardising the way these are maintained, refurbished or redeveloped.
About you You will be an experienced, confident, and astute Project Director, with experience in delivering large commercial infrastructure projects. The role requires someone who is a seasoned Project Director, with experience at senior management level, excels in leading large and complex programs across diverse sectors. Demonstrated expertise in establishing robust processes for identifying, managing, and monitoring complex risks, with a particular focus on safety management and design. This professional adeptly navigates environments that require high-level engagement with senior stakeholders, having strong political acumen and financial management skills.
Knowledge and application of appropriate project management frameworks, and an ability to promote and provide advice on the use of appropriate techniques, methodologies and tools.Significant experience in strategic communications and an ability to take complex information and synthesise into key messages for relevant audiences.Political nuance, with an understanding how issues play out and what is important to key stakeholders and the Government of the day.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for 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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 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.How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 10th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tegan Gutry at ******.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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