• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in Auckland or Wellington

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The role of Director, Performance and Funding, you will lead a team responsible for the administration of the Hauora Māori Appropriation. You will also monitor and report on the performance of Hauora Māori outcomes and utilise operational information from providers, data and evidence to bring about change in health services to Māori.

About the Team/Service

As the Hauora Māori Service of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) our core role is to ensure New Zealanders have better and more timely access to health care. The devolution of resources and decision making to the regions ensures those closest to service users and whānau are involved in decisions on how healthcare is delivered. We are committed to ensuring our operating model is responsive to the needs of Māori.

About you

You will be able to lead a diverse group of subject matter experts in relation to intelligence, funding and investment, and performance monitoring and reporting, while collaborating to influence investment decisions across the organisation and advise on broader spectrum of health delivery needs for Māori. You will have experience leading national funding and investment priorities, including national contract management, monitoring and reporting of provider performance.

You will have:

• A minimum of 10 years’ work experience in a similar position, including 5+ years as a leader
• Experience in leading significant programmes of work from development to implementation
• Experience working in a Māori cultural context and cultural capability working in tikanga, te reo and kawa
• Significant experience managing complex relationships wile in a complex, fast-paced environment

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 29 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tracey Sutherland on [email protected]

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