Regional Director, Te Manawa Taki, Midland Region - Hauora Maori Service

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 role of Regional Director is responsible for leading the delivery of Hauora Maori services in the regions.

This role is focused on commissioning, delivery of patient facing services and monitoring of sector and service performance to improve Hauora Maori outcomes.

Regional Directors are also members of the Hauora Maori Service Senior Leadership Team who collectively ensure that efforts are prioritised to focus on the things that will make the biggest health impact for Maori.

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

You will be able to provide strategic direction and oversight to regional workforces, as well as providing direction for regional service improvement and planning for the delivery of services and whanau-centred models of care.

You will be skilled at working collaboratively and using your influence skills to focus delivery and lift performance.

You will have :

• A minimum seven years' experience at a senior level
• Experience leading senior management and professional teams in demanding and dynamic environments
• Significant experience in operational leadership roles within the health sector with a focus on empowering others to achieve excellence including returns on investment
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management, with a focus on equity

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 30 September 2025 (Deadline has been extended).

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

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