Project Manager - Medical Staffing Unit

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 Medical Staffing Unit has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager, to lead the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Run Description Review across Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. This role works closely with RMO's across services, the Chief Medical Officer, Union Partners and other senior stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of project management methodology, strong project planning skills, thrives under pressure, manage tight deadlines and shifting demands, provide high-level support and coordination in complex business environments with calm efficiency and a solutions-focused approach

Staying exceptionally organised in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for attention to detail with accuracy and be confident working with large datasets whilst enjoy transforming information into meaningful reporting, makes you a great asset to the team.

You will be required to lead and encourage team members and stakeholders to complete their tasks on time, drive the project from the beginning and planning stages, through to completion within tight timeframes and deadlines.

This is a business and hospital staff facing role, and it will require you to have strong people skills and to be confident speaking with senior stakeholders across the board.

Your background in healthcare or experience coordinating a RMO workforce and associated SECA's will be highly advantageous, as well as understanding of legal frameworks and contracts to ensure compliance.

About the Team / Service / Location

You'll be joining a highly skilled, collaborative, and passionate team within the MSU, based at Tauranga Hospital.

This project and position will be supported by two project coordinators that will directly report to the Project Manager.

About you

Required skills and experience

• Project management experience (3+ years)
• A relevant tertiary qualification or relevant experience
• Experience in the Health Industry (preferred)
• Experience in change management processes within large organisations (an advantage)
• Excellent written communication and computer literacy skills

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 Monday, 10 th November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marlene Hansen

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

Job details

Job Reference :

Location : North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga

Job type : Fixed Term

Expertise : Non-clinical - Project Manager - Project Manager

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