Platform Manager: Application Database, Digital Enterprise Services, Data & Digital

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Our Digital Enterprise Services team leads the way in merging our ICT infrastructure, reducing duplication to simplify our operations, making things smoother to handle and maintain. We're all about striving for excellence!

Our team plays a crucial role in building a strong digital foundation and ensuring operational success. We're the driving force behind our organisation's modern infrastructure, adapting to evolving technology while ensuring stability, scalability, and modernisation. Our focus is not just on technology but also on delivering top-notch service.

We've got a lot on our plate! From overseeing the national ITSM and Service Desk functions to managing workspace tools, core infrastructure, integration platforms, and more, we've got you covered. We're here to build upon our rich history and legacy, ushering in the future with contemporary platforms that seamlessly transition us from the old ways to the new.

Mōu | About you

As our Platform Manager Application, you will hold responsibilities in two key areas: People and Application Database Platforms. It's an exciting challenge where you'll be.

One of the critical aspects of this role will be leading a highly skilled national team within Digital Enterprise Services through a transition from legacy application databases to a modern, nationally planned database platform. Helping our team members map out their career paths from the past to the future is essential to ensure they are fully engaged and supportive during this transition.

You'll also be making important decisions regarding investment choices, timing, commitment, and execution. Overcoming obstacles and ensuring we make the right choices at the right time is pivotal. Additionally, transitioning work from other teams into this space to improve overall efficiency is a crucial aspect. We're aiming for our programs, projects, investments, and initiatives to align with the right objectives and avoid perpetuating outdated practices. Leadership in our Application Database platform capabilities, including people, processes, and tools/technologies, will be vital to our success.

We're focused on simplifying our support processes through standardisation, which will free up resources for further innovation and quicker delivery of solutions on our platforms, ultimately reducing time-to-value. This role is integral to creating a culture of connectivity and continuous improvement, ensuring that our systems and services meet customer expectations and service levels. You'll play a key role in shaping our Data & Digital strategy and advocating for your domain at our Digital Enterprise Services leadership table.

Ultimately, your leadership will have a direct impact on how our customers perceive our services, as you guide the Application Database platform teams to deliver high availability and meet their service needs. We're also committed to ensuring equitable platform investments, especially in smaller and rural locations, to promote fair service development and deployments.

Preference will be given to applications of significantly affected Kaimahi through the change process.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• ICT / Technology professional with proven senior leadership experience and proven track record of leading large, complex mission-critical Information Technology environment(s) e.g., health, telecommunications, or public utility
• Minimum 10 years' ICT experience in ICT. Needs to draw on extensive experience in varied environments, stretching over 12 years.
• In-depth practical understanding of running 24 x 7 IT operational management, technology lifecycle management and infrastructure planning and operations
• Experience with executive and board level engagement, reporting and facilitation
• Experience in creating and managing an environment of continuous improvement and managing people across multiple disciplines
• Experience in successfully managing remote teams and lifting engagement and performance

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever-changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Jayme at careers@health.govt.nz

Preference will be given to applications of significantly affected Kaimahi through the change process.