Project Manager

North Island - Bay of Plenty – Rotorua, North Island

Project Manager

Based in Rotorua Hospital

Permanent, Full Time (80 hours per fortnight)

Monday to Friday

This is an excellent opportunity for applicants with a background of working in hospitals to move into project work within two highly functional hospitals, Rotorua and Taupo.

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 Project Manager reports to the Group Director Operations Te Whatu Ora Lakes and is responsible for project management of multiple initiatives to ensure that Hospital and Specialist services are provided effectively and efficiently. This is a hands‑on role working closely with a broad range of stakeholders including Service Managers, Clinicians and administrators.

About the Team / Service / Location

The role is challenging and rewarding and you will be well supported by a team of committed, passionate and professional colleagues. The role is based in Rotorua and offers the benefits of living in a modern city with a reputation for great restaurants, tourism, and adventure activities. You will be living in an area with reasonably priced housing around lakes, mountains and rivers with mountain biking on the town boundary and all within easy reach of great beaches and skiing.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi‑cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

About you

Key attributes for the appointee include :

• Effectively planning, implementing and delivering projects
• Strong numeracy and writing skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• The ability to work collaboratively and independently
• A focus on accountability, measurable outputs and outcomes
• Robust knowledge of hospital systems
• A sense of humour
• Resilience, the ability to drive change, and the persistence to deliver
• The ability to understand strategy whilst focusing on robust detailed delivery
• Strong interest in acquiring skills in data management
• Knowledge of lean methodology, quality management, project management and change management are all highly desirable
• Data collection and analysis
• Commitment to completion implementation and embedding changes
• Lean thinking / 6 sigma

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 before the end of the posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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