Senior Service Development Manager, Whanau Wellbeing - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full-time position based anywhere in New Zealand
• Support important work within the Family Violence / Sexual Violence and Child Protection portfolio
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
• About the Role
• As a Senior Service Development Manager, you'll lead the development and implementation of innovative service delivery models in partnership with other agencies and key stakeholders. You'll be a subject matter expert in your life course area, with a strong focus on equity, needs-based service design, and person- and whānau-centred approaches.You'll work across national and regional teams to :
• Drive system-wide service improvements
• Lead commissioning, procurement, and contract management
• Build trusted relationships across the sector
• Ensure the voices and needs of priority populations are central to service designInitially, this role will focus on supporting work in the Family Violence / Sexual Violence and Child Protection portfolio, including the Health NZ Violence Intervention Programme (VIP) and the Dame Karen Poutasi review and recommendations.This is a fast-paced role that requires someone who thrives under pressure, can manage multiple priorities, and consistently delivers high-quality work within tight timeframes.
• About the Team
• You'll be part of the Whānau Wellbeing Team within the Population Health Group, which sits in the Starting Well Directorate of Planning, Funding and Outcomes at a national level. This role works across both regional and national teams, supporting system-wide service development and implementation to respond to the diverse and evolving needs of communities across Aotearoa.Our team works across sectors to protect, promote, and improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, whānau, and communities — with a strong focus on achieving health equity through evidence-informed, needs-based approaches.Some of our current programmes include :
• Family Violence / Sexual Violence Prevention & Child Protection
• Tobacco control
• Rheumatic fever prevention
• Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections
• About you
• We're looking for someone who is passionate, adaptable, and strategic, with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships. You'll bring :
• Proven experience in service design, commissioning, and investment planning
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in health
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-sector collaboration and system transformation
• Excellent relationship management skills, especially with Māori, Pacific, and disability communities
• Strategic thinking and a commitment to driving equitable outcomes
• Ability to manage competing demands and deliver results under pressure
• 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
• 11 : 59PM Sunday 2 November 2025
• . Forfurther information,please contact Nicole Rickard on
• Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.
• We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
• | Location : | All Locations || Attachment : | (PDF, 247KB) Job Description |

#J-18808-Ljbffr