Senior Project Manager, System Performance and Innovation at Ministry of Health, WellingtonPermanent | Full time | Wellington basedHybrid working environment | 4.4 weeks annual leaveSalary midpoint of $140,938 actual salary dependent on your experienceTe Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency, provides national leadership for and oversight of cancer control.
Te Aho o Te Kahu takes a whole-of-system focus on preventing and managing cancer and oversees system-wide prioritisation and coordination of cancer care in New Zealand. It is accountable for ensuring transparency of progress towards the goals and outcomes in the National Cancer Action Plan. Te Aho o Te Kahu is equity-led, knowledge-driven, person/whanau-centred and outcomes focused.
The System Performance and Innovation team (SPI) is tasked with measuring cancer system performance and working with partners to address inequities and/or variation in cancer service access, treatment and outcomes.
Ko tou ake mahi – What you'll doYou'll play a pivotal role in providing top-tier advice, influencing decision-making processes across the team and the broader Agency. Your ability to engage effectively with external stakeholders is crucial, and prior experience in the health sector, particularly within cancer, is highly valued. Proven programme management experience, clear understanding of the health sector and machinery of government, and the ability to communicate effectively between a range of stakeholders with differing professional backgrounds will be necessary.
We offer a fun and supportive environment for you to grow on both a personal and professional level. We care about your wellbeing and offer a flexible working environment to promote a healthy work/life balance as well as a host of other benefits.
Ko nga pukenga ou – What you'll bring to the roleAn understanding of Maori tikanga and kawa and Te Tiriti o WaitangiRelevant professional project management qualification (i.e. PRINCE2) and at least five years of experience in formal project management roles in the public and/or private sectorExtensive experience in the development and application of a variety of project and programme management frameworks, and an ability to promote and provide advice on the use of appropriate techniques, methodologies and toolsExperience in the health sector and understanding of Machinery of Government is requiredConfident 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 toolsStrong people leadership and management skills and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver quality outcomesProven ability to lead/manage/deliver multiple projects across workstreams in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentExcellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster stakeholder relationships across all levelsStrong budgeting, monitoring and reporting skills.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.
We are equity led, whanau centred, knowledge driven and outcomes focused.
Applications will be closing on Tuesday 21 January 2025. Please note that the Ministry will be closed over the Christmas period and the recruitment inbox will not be monitored during this time. We will be back in the office on Wednesday 8th January 2025. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – for information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.
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 we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.
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