Project Manager

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Rotorua, North Island

• Permanent, full-time role (80 hours per fortnight), working Monday to Friday
• Competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Programme

This is an excellent opportunity for applicants with a background of working in hospitals to move into project work within two highly functional hospitals, Rotorua and Taupo.

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 Project Manager reports to the Group Director Operations Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes and is responsible for project management of multiple initiatives to ensure that hospital and specialist services are provided effectively and efficiently. This is a hands‑on role working closely with a broad range of stakeholders including service managers, clinicians and administrators.

About the Team / Service / Location

The role is challenging and rewarding, and you will be well supported by a team of committed, passionate and professional colleagues. The role is based in Rotorua and offers the benefits of living in a modern city with a reputation for great restaurants, tourism, and adventure activities. You will be living in an area with reasonably priced housing around lakes, mountains and rivers with mountain biking on the town boundary and all within easy reach of great beaches and skiing.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi‑cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Programme.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo, click click here.

About you

Key attributes for the appointee include the following :

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

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We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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