Lung Cancer Screening Project Manager - Planning, Funding and Outcomesat Te Whatu Ora -

Permanent, full-time position based in AucklandDrive a key Māori Health Pipeline project with real impact on equity and life expectancyWork directly with participants and communities to design a culturally grounded screening pathwayLead programme delivery in a high-performing, values-led national teamHealth 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 RoleAs the Lung Cancer Screening Project Manager, you will lead and coordinate key projects within the Māori Health Pipeline, with a strong focus on designing and supporting equitable lung cancer screening pathways.Based in Auckland, you'll drive a new programme of work that ensures Māori provider leadership, engagement and operational needs are embedded throughout the lung screening journey.

You'll also support participant engagement and will contribute to the development of the wider programme.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to programme design that builds equity in from the very beginning — improving access, earlier detection, and outcomes for Māori and priority populations.About youYou are an experienced project manager with strong relationship-building skills and a genuine commitment to equity and Māori health gain.To succeed in this role, you will have:A bachelor's degree in Health, Business or ScienceAt least 5 years' experience in project management in a complex environmentProven experience working with Māori providers and whānauExperience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in actionStrong financial literacy and excellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience working with senior teams or large, complex programmesDemonstrated ability to scope, plan, prioritise and deliver work programmesA full driver's licenceExperience in health research, particularly Māori-led or Pacific-led researchPublic health or screening programme experienceResearch management experienceYou bring mature communication skills, strong collaboration capability, cultural competence, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with agility and confidence.Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

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