Project Manager - Mental Health & Addictions Services Fixed Term for 9 months, Part-time 0.8FTE (64 hours per fortnight) Taranaki Base Hospital 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 A typical day in the life of a programme manager at Te Whatu Ora in Taranaki is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply rooted in the regions commitment to delivering quality healthcare. The day often involves conversations with clinicians, service managers, and stakeholders reviewing the progress of active projects, to plan new projects and to provide support to colleagues who may be supporting projects and continuous improvements as part of their clinical roles. The project manager is responsible for planning and scoping, keeping timelines on track, creating, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment with Te Whatu Ora's broader strategic goals. With services spanning rural services to Taranaki Base Hospital, the work demands both a system-wide perspective and attention to localised needs. Throughout the day, the project manager may move between planning sessions for new service designs as well as responding to emerging issues from existing projects. They regularly engage with data and frontline feedback to assess whether improvements are delivering tangible benefits, whether it's shorter wait times, improved coordination, or better outcomes for patients. A critical function of the programme manager is stakeholder and relationship management, drawing out their expertise and ideas and keeping them engaged and informed about progress. The role is a balancing act between long-term strategic thinking and hands-on coordination, requiring strong communication, cultural understanding, and agility to work across diverse clinical environments and community contexts unique to Taranaki. About the Team/Service/ Location The Project Manager operates as part of the Mental Health & Addictions Services directorate leadership team coordinating, driving and supporting services and teams from across the directorate to deliver projects focussed on achieving high-quality clinical outcomes and service efficiency and effectiveness. About you Proven Project Experience Demonstrated success leading complex projects in clinical or health service environments. Project Management Expertise Skilled in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or Lean, with strong planning, budgeting, and risk management abilities. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage clinical teams, iwi, community partners, and executive leadership effectively. Health System Knowledge Solid understanding of New Zealands health sector, including Te Whatu Ora priorities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations, and equity-focused care. Service Design & Improvement Background in service redesign, quality improvement, or innovation within health settings is highly desirable. Leadership & Communication Skills Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to lead change in complex, fast-paced environments. 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact, Ross Ekdahl, Manager Mental Health & Addictions Services via email ross.ekdahl@tdhb.org.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr
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