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Head of Regional PartnershipsNew Zealand Government • New Zealand
Head of Regional Partnerships

Head of Regional Partnerships

New Zealand Government • New Zealand
13 days ago
Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

  • Roles based in the Northern, Te Waipounamu and Central regionsHealth 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 Head of Regional Partnerships, you'll lead strategic engagement and value delivery across the region for our Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology Management (PSC&HTM) Directorate. Acting as the key conduit between regional needs and national strategy, you'll ensure services and solutions are aligned, impactful, and deliver exceptional value.With spend ranging from $834m to $1.3b, this role offers the opportunity to influence large scale transformation and deliver tangible benefits to patients, clinicians and communities across across the region.You'll lead a high performing team, build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and champion initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes, operational efficiencies and system wide innovation.
  • About the Team / Service / Location
  • The PSC&HTM team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora are a national function with a vast and complex scope. They play a critical role in ensuring the availability, safety, and efficiency of clinical and non-clinical goods and services across the health system.
  • About you
  • You're a strategic leader with a proven track record in stakeholder engagement, value delivery, and transformation. You thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and bring clarity to ambiguity. You know how to build high-performing teams, foster collaboration across diverse groups, and inspire others to embrace innovation and change.You're not just a manager—you're a connector, a strategist, and a champion for continuous improvement.
  • You will bring :
  • Strategic leadership across procurement, supply chain, and health technology functions.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
  • Expertise in clinical product management, procurement, and commercial strategy.
  • Experience in leading change and implementing integrated systems.
  • Capability to manage risk, optimise working capital, and deliver financial benefits.
  • Strong advocacy for regional needs within national forums and decision making.
  • Experience working in multicultural and diverse environments, with a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022
  • 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.
  • | Location : | All Locations || Attachment : | (Word, 228KB) Job Description |

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