Design Delivery Project Manager

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 aDesign Delivery Project Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare infrastructure within the Te Waipounamu region. This role is responsible for leading the briefing and design of health facilities and the delivery of health facility projects, in conjunction with Delivery Project Managers.

You will provide expert health planning advice across a range of care services, from preventative to acute and rehabilitation, ensuring that clinical input is robustly integrated into design processes. You'll lead clinical engagement, manage change, and coordinate with a range of diverse stakeholders to ensure that facilities meet the needs of patients, staff, communities and the requirements of Health NZ.

This is a role that requires strategic thinking, strong project management skills, and a deep understanding of clinical environments. You'll be instrumental in ensuring that infrastructure investments deliver equitable health outcomes and support the transformation of New Zealand's health system.

About the Team / Service / Location

The IIG team are focused on delivering high-impact infrastructure investments that support the transformation of New Zealand's health system. Giving support, oversight and assurance across projects and programmes, they understand that safe, fit for purpose health facilities, sites and equipment are essential for a well-functioning health system that improves the health of all New Zealanders.

About you

You are a strategic thinker and a skilled communicator who thrives in complex, fast paced environments. You bring a deep understanding of clinical processes and a passion for designing health infrastructure that delivers equitable outcomes and supports whānau centred care. You're confident engaging with diverse stakeholders, from clinical teams and architects to community representatives and you know how to translate clinical needs into functional, future ready spaces.

You're a project manager who understands the importance of cultural responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You're comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and driving projects forward with clarity and purpose.

You will bring :

• Proven experience in clinical health planning and project management.
• Strong understanding of clinical processes and practices in the health environment.
• Experience implementing change in complex environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health and / or management.
• Ability to lead clinical engagement and facilitate robust input into design processes.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
• Experience working in multicultural and diverse environments, with a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022
• Ability to manage risk, quality control, and stakeholder relationships across the project lifecycle.

Working for 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 17th November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shannon Elder at

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job details

Job Reference :

Job Reference : HNZ /

Location :

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type : Expertise :

Non-clinical - Project Manager - Project Manager

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