Portfolio Lead, Hauora Maori Standards -Te Ikaroa - Hauora Maori Service

Based in Te Ikaroa, Central Region

Be part of the team of Matauranga Maori specialists for Health New Zealand

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

The Portfolio Lead supports the Senior Portfolio Lead and Regional Group Manager in strengthening the Maori workforce and advancing the development and implementation of Hauora Maori standards across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.

This role actively contributes regional and local insights to inform national standards development, ensuring that regional perspectives shape national strategies and priorities.

It also involves aligning regional initiatives with national objectives and designing region-specific learning outcomes and training metrics that directly enhance patient and whanau experiences and outcomes.

About the Team / Service

As the Hauora Maori Service of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) our core role is to ensure New Zealanders have better and more timely access to health care.

The devolution of resources and decision making to the regions ensures those closest to service users and whanau are involved in decisions on how healthcare is delivered.

We are committed to ensuring our operating model is responsive to the needs of Maori.

About you

The Portfolio Lead should hold a tertiary qualification in health, Maori development, public policy, or a related field, with a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in health contexts.

You bring expertise in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement—particularly with Maori partners—and have the capability to design training initiatives that promote health equity and improve outcomes for whanau

You will have :

Experience in advisory or a related field with at least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within a large organisation

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft key governance documents and materials

Proven analytical skills and problem-solving skills, with experience in the health sector considered an advantage

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 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 26 September 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job details

Job Reference : 1885303

Location : North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

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