National Transition Lead, Data & Digital

National Transition Lead - secondment opportunity until 1st March 2024

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

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving transformation? Join Te Whatu Ora as the National Transition Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Data & Digital services across the motu. This is a unique opportunity to lead a significant change initiative and make a lasting impact on our organisation.

As the National Transition Lead, you will lead our Data & Digital Transition Programme, overseeing the implementation of new structures and processes. Your strategic leadership will guide cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and successful adoption of new technologies. This role is critical to our organisation's growth, as you will drive change efforts during a crucial six-month transition period, setting the stage for a modern digital service.

Please note: this opportunity is only open to current Te Whatu Ora permanent and fixed-term employees.

Mōu | About you

You are an experienced leader with a strong background in managing large and complex work programs within operational and business-facing contexts. Your project management skills are exceptional, and you have a track record of successfully implementing change initiatives in large organisations undergoing business transformations. Your leadership abilities are evident in your capability to inspire and motivate teams and individuals to embrace change and achieve desired outcomes. You possess excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, allowing you to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Program Leadership: Proven expertise in leading large, complex work programs, driving operational and business-focused initiatives.
• Change Management: Track record of successfully designing, leading, and implementing change initiatives during significant business transformations.
• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to inspire teams and individuals to embrace change, fostering motivation and engagement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, effectively collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking: Proficient in strategic analysis and data-driven decision-making, navigating ambiguity to achieve desired outcomes.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing for executive-level audiences.
• Equity Commitments: Familiarity with Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, driving equity-focused outcomes.
• Management Acumen: Skilled in inclusive leadership, prioritization, delegation, and organization for achieving short and long-term objectives.
• Financial Insight: Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost management within a leadership role.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of compliance and risk management, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards.

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 Caitlin careers@health.govt.nz

Please note: this opportunity is only open to current Te Whatu Ora permanent and fixed-term employees.