Funding & Integration Manager, Older Persons & MH&A, East - PFO

Funding & Integration Manager, Older Persons & MH&A, East - PFO

• Permanent, full-time position
• Work across one of two regions
• Shape the Future of Health

Are you a highly experienced commissioning leader ready to drive equitable and sustainable health outcomes for New Zealanders?

We're looking for an exceptional Funding & Integration Manager, Older Persons and Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) to lead one of our key sub-regional commissioning teams—either in the West (Waikato to Taranaki) or the East (Bay of Plenty, Lakes, and Tairawhiti) region.

This pivotal role requires you to plan, design, procure, monitor, and review a diverse portfolio across older persons and mental health & addiction services. You will be responsible for the direct contractual management of older persons and mental health & addiction services. You will also have an important role improving health services at a local level by developing strong partnerships with clinicians, senior management and communities to integrate services across the system.

About Planning, Funding & Outcomes (PFO) – Te Manawa Taki

The PFO team is responsible for the commissioning of all funded primary, community, and mental health services across the Te Manawa Taki region, which spans Taranaki, Waikato, Lakes, Bay of Plenty, and Tairāwhiti.

About the Role : Funding & Integration Manager, Older Persons And Mental Health & Addiction (East or West)

This is more than just funding health services; it's about strategic leadership and implementing local integrated care initiatives. You will :

What You'll Bring to the Role

You are a seasoned leader with a deep commitment to improving health outcomes and a proven track record in complex commissioning environments.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that offers opportunities to make a profound difference to older persons and mental health & addiction outcomes in the Te Manawa Taki region and are based in one of the sub‑regions (East or West), we want to hear from you.

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.

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

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