* 12 month secondment or fixed term opportunity * Permanent, Wellington based role * Salary midpoint of $140,938. Actual salary dependent on your experience Kia hiwa ra, kia hiwa ra Nau mai, haere mai, whakapiri mai! Kia koutou nga rangatira ma Kia kaha, kia maia ki te tono mo enei nohonga ki a Te Aho o Te Kahu Te Aho o Te Kahu | Cancer Control Agency seeks a senior project manager who is passionate about creating changes that result in equitable outcomes and experiences for all patients and whanau affected by cancer. This is an existing role where the current employee has been seconded to another organisation until September 2025. Ko wai matou - About us Te Aho o Te Kahu | Cancer Control Agency was established in 2019 to provide national leadership and oversight for cancer control. The agency has a key role in driving the system change needed to achieve the ambitious goals set out in the New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019-2029. The Equity & Whanau-Centred Care team leads system change projects designed to improve patient experience. The team also supports all kaimahi across the organisation to develop their knowledge and capability. We work closely with leaders across the public and community health sectors and are passionate about achieving equitable and whanau-centred outcomes. Ko ake mahi - What you'll do As the Senior Project Manager – Equity, your work will help deliver equitable cancer outcomes and experiences. You will lead key projects and support the Director of Equity & Whanau-Centred Care to manage the team's portfolio of work. Ko pukenga - What you'll bring You will have a natural ability to connect with stakeholders, your team members, peers and others across the Agency and health sector. In addition, you will need to demonstrate: * Experience working with and understanding Maori and Pacific populations * Strong people leadership and management skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver quality outcomes * Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and foster good stakeholder relationships and partnerships, across a wide range of stakeholders * Proven ability to lead/manage multiple projects across workstreams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment * Relevant professional project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent) and/or significant project management experience * Confident in application of a variety of appropriate project and programme management frameworks, and an ability to promote and provide advice on the use of appropriate techniques, methodologies and tools * Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail * Strong budgeting, monitoring and reporting skills * A sound understanding of Maori tikanga and kawa and Te Tiriti o Waitangi is highly desirable * Experience in the Health sector and an understanding of Machinery of Government is desirable. Join Te Aho o Te Kahu - Nga turanga e watea ana Working at Te Aho o Te Kahu is inspiring, meaningful and rewarding. The Agency provides an incredible opportunity to work alongside other passionate individuals in leading efforts to drive the changes required to improve cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders. Our Vision To Tatou Whainga * Fewer cancers Kia whakaiti iho te mate pukupuku * Better survival Kia runga noa ake te mataora * Equity for all Kia taurite nga huanga For more information see our website Me pehea te tono mai - How to apply To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process via the Ministry of Health | Manatu Hauora Careers Website. Please ensure all applications include a CV and covering letter. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at ****** apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand. For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website. Applications close on Friday, 6 September 2024. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.