General Manager Quality Improvement and Risk Management

General Manager Quality Improvement and Risk Management

District : Wairarapa Hospital

Location : Masterton

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

The General Manager Quality Improvement and Risk Management provides senior oversight, vision, leadership and line accountability for enacting the Wairarapa Clinical Governance framework, and for the delivery of robust, fit for purpose quality improvement and risk management frameworks, practices and support for the district. As a member of the Leadership Team, the General Manager Quality Improvement and Risk will contribute to the overall leadership of the district and has a shared responsibility to drive the Strategic Direction and ensure that the different parts of the district work effectively together to deliver on its commitments.

This is a permanent, part-time position working up to 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday or as required. There is also a requirement to participate on the shared Executive "on-call roster" across a full week, Monday to Sunday.

About the Location

With a largely rural population of almost 50,000 residents, made up of five characterful towns and many rural and coastal communities. Wairarapa is a vibrant place to live, work and enjoy the range of leisure pursuits and entertainment options available.

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About you

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience in an executive / senior leadership role in the health sector.
• Proven Quality Improvement experience at a senior level.
• Expertise in Improvement methodology and relevant frameworks
• Experience in the development and implementation of strategies and plans in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading and developing high performing teams.
• Successful experience supporting or leading multiple projects
• Broader knowledge of the wider Health Sector
• Well-developed understanding of Paerewa Health & Disability Service Standards
• Well-developed understanding of patient affairs and enquires, Privacy, HDC, Coroner and ACC investigations, Compliance and Risk programmes and programmes focusing on Clinical excellence and improvement

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click " apply now ." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11.59pm 12 October 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Leeann Campbell - Recruitment Specialist

Job details

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Location :

North Island - Wairarapa - Masterton

Job type : Expertise :

Non-clinical - Quality and Risk - Quality and Risk

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