Workforce Lead (Ahst) - People & Culture

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

Allied Health Scientific and Technical workforces are a broad and diverse clinical workforce group that present exciting opportunities for workforce development across the whole health system.

The Workforce Lead Allied Health Scientific and Technical (AHST) is critical to ensure that we deliver Health New Zealand's workforce goals and develop an interdisciplinary approach.

The workforce lead is responsible for leading the development and delivery of the work programme(s) aligned with the Health Workforce Plan and wider workforce activity that support workforce pipeline development.

This includes working across programmes taking an interprofessional approach to workforce development.

The role works closely with the clinical leads to achieve outcomes.

About you

You're an experienced professional with a strong track record in leading initiatives from conception through to successful delivery, particularly those involving change and service improvement.

You bring a thoughtful and solutions-focused approach, underpinned by over five years' experience managing complex programmes or projects.

You're confident engaging with clinicians, senior leaders and stakeholders across all levels, building trusted relationships that support collaboration and results.

With sound knowledge of the New Zealand health sector, you understand the challenges and opportunities within large, evolving organisations and can translate this insight into meaningful outcomes.

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 Maori, 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 Wednesday, 26 November.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at

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