Strategy and Policy Lead - Procurement, Supply Chain & Health Technology Management

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Full-time, permanent position
• Work from any Health New Zealand office location nationwide
• 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 Strategy and Policy Lead is responsible for shaping and overseeing the strategic and policy framework for Health New Zealand's Procurement, Supply Chain & Health Technology Management (PSC & HTM) functions. This role ensures alignment with organisational goals, regulatory compliance, and best practice standards while driving transformation and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities include :
• Lead and deliver PSC & HTM strategies and policies, ensuring seamless integration with Health NZ's strategic frameworks.
• Drive national policy development for PSC&HTM ensuring organisational alignment and influencing cross-directorate initiatives to strengthen PSC & HTM impact.
• Support strategy development and lead strategy reporting
• Champion transformation, embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, sustainability, and human rights into every policy and strategy.
• Collaborate and innovate with stakeholders to boost efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement across PSC & HTM operations.
• About the Team / Service
• The Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology (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. Responsible for managing and influencing over$9 billion in annual spend, the team are central to delivering high-quality patient outcomes and standardising product usage across regions.
• About you
• You are an accomplished policy advisor with proven expertise in driving complex initiatives, particularly in policy formulation, implementation, and regulatory compliance. A confident and influential communicator, you excel at partnering with senior leadership and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful, strategic outcomes.You will also have :
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in strategy and policy development
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking abilities, delivering sound judgment and evidence-based solutions.
• Proficient in applying frameworks, tools, and methods, with a strong focus on procurement and supply chain best practices.
• 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 “
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• .” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 5 December 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.
• | Location : | All Locations || Attachment : | (PDF, 243KB) Job Description |

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