Join 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 This role sits within the Integration and Delivery team. The Integration and Delivery team has a clear mission: to provide robust support and continuous improvement to both existing and new applications, spanning clinical and corporate realms. Our focus is on optimising workflow, ensuring systems are responsive, intuitive to use, and easy to access. At the helm of the Integration and Delivery function are the Group Managers, who hold key relationships with internal and external partners. This collaborative approach ensures the alignment of demand and delivery, ultimately resulting in an end-to-end service for all stakeholders. We prioritize the support of Data and Digital systems and services, assisting users through changes related to system implementations and facilitating ongoing use and adoption of technology. Furthermore, the Integration and Delivery function carries responsibility for various elements of PMO functions, spanning from the PMO Centre of Excellence to the actual delivery function within each region. As a member of the Integration and Delivery team, you'll play a crucial part in advancing our commitment to seamless integration, enhanced services, and a holistic approach to digital solutions. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare technology and making a meaningful impact on the delivery of services across the board. Mōu | About you Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing safe, fit for purpose health facilities, sites and equipment that are essential for a well-functioning health system. The Infrastructure and Investment Group are leading the Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme which plans to complete the major redevelopment of six health facilities. Technology is an important component in contemporary healthcare facilities that require thousands of interconnected devices and hundreds of applications to enable the facilities to operate efficiently and effectively. This is where you come in! As the Project Director, your primary responsibility will be to lead project activity from concept through to design, build, test and transition. You will manage the delivery of the full technology scope into the Whangarei Hospital redevelopment and ensure the technology is delivered on schedule. Ultimately, enabling the redeveloped facility to open as planned and is ‘fit for purpose' to enable the facility to use data and digital solutions to operate efficiently and effectively. You will also provide support and delivery to other developments within the Northern Region, including but not limited to Manukau Health Park and the Auckland Specialised Rehabilitation Centre. If you're ready to make a lasting mark in healthcare, this role as Project Director is your chance to shine. Join us and be part of a ground-breaking journey towards a healthier future. Preference will be given to applications of significantly affected Kaimahi through the change process Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience Proven experience delivering complex transformation programmes on schedule, cost and with the required quality. Relevant professional programme and project management experience and confidence in understanding a variety of project processes and methodologies, such as Managing Successful Programmes, PRINCE2, PMBOK or similar or demonstrated experience in Programme and Project delivery. Significant Programme Director leadership experience in successfully delivering Digital programmes with budgets in excess of $30m - preferably in a health context. Experience managing the commercial performance of programmes, ensuring timely and meaningful responses to challenges, issues and opportunities, and enabling sustainable levels of high performance Proven experience establishing processes for identifying, managing and monitoring complex risks to programme outcomes. A respected leader with demonstrated experience working at a senior management level across large and complex programmes of work 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 Ka kawea e koe | You will bring: A 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 role Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever-changing world 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. Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Our name, 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 Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau 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 Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People. Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in 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 whānau 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Me pēhea 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 Ann-Maria Sachs careers@health.govt.nz Preference will be given to applications of significantly affected Kaimahi through the change process