Service Managerat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern - - Dunedin

apartmentTe Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern placeDunedin calendar_month15/10/2025

Oamaru HospitalPermanent, full

time opportunity (1.0 FTE)Salary
$126,554 - $158,192 per annum and KiwiSaverLead and shape the future of rural health services with a focus on quality, innovation, and community impactJoin a supportive environment committed to equity, and meaningful health outcomesHealth 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 roleAs a Service Manager, you will lead the operational management of health services at Oamaru Hospital with a strong focus on quality service delivery, staff management, financial performance, and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health outcomes of your community by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.You will be responsible for:driving strategic and operational initiatives across multiple service areasensuring compliance with sector standardsoverseeing budgets and capital planningleading a high-functioning, multidisciplinary team.Working in close partnership with clinical leaders, business analysts, administrative teams, and external stakeholders, you will contribute to the delivery of responsive and equitable health care services in a rural setting.View position description.About youAs a Service Manager, you will bring proven operational leadership and experience in healthcare service delivery, with a track record of managing people, performance, and resources in a complex environment.You will need to demonstrate:a relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification in a health discipline8-10 years of experience in a similar role or leading a medium-sized health team/practiceexperience leading and managing clinical staffa strong understanding of the New Zealand health sector and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in actionexcellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.Desired:Post-graduate qualification in health management (or currently working towards one)Previous experience managing a rural hospital or similar health serviceWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 14 November 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website.

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