Regional Programme Coordinator

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 Regional Programme Coordinator, you'll be supporting the delivery of health infrastructure projects across the Te Waipounamu region. Working across multiple districts and teams, to ensure projects are well-planned, aligned with national priorities, and delivered efficiently.

You’ll support the Regional Group Manager Investment and Partnerships, as well as other regional Group Manager leaders, by monitoring and coordinating project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and reporting and identifying gaps with our communication to relevant stakeholders. You’ll be the link between district delivery teams and national governance, helping to ensure consistency, quality assurance, and effective communication across the programme.

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're someone who brings clarity and coordination to your work. You understand how to support multiple projects at once, keeping track of moving parts while ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. You're confident working with senior leaders and governance groups, and you know how to keep communication clear, timely, and purposeful.

You bring a strong sense of initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting a wider team. You're comfortable managing logistics, preparing reports, and supporting procurement and financial processes. You know how to navigate competing priorities, and you're skilled at making sure the right people have the right information at the right time.

You care about the impact of your work and understand how strong coordination contributes to better outcomes for communities.

You will bring :

• Proven experience coordinating multiple concurrent projects or programmes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confidence preparing reports, dashboards, and governance documentation
• Experience supporting procurement and financial processes
• Ability to identify risks and interdependencies across projects
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project tools
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equity in health
• A relevant tertiary qualification in project coordination, business administration, or a related field

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 25th 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 :

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise :

Non-clinical - Administration - Administration

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