Portfolio Lead - Pacific Health - Wellingtonat Te Whatu Ora -
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 RoleWe have a full-time permanent opportunity as a Portfolio Lead within our Central Regional team in Pacific Health. Reporting directly to the Pacific Planning & Funding Lead, Central. In this role, you will manage commissioning contract portfolios with business and financial acumen.
Some of the key responsibilities of this role will include:Manage the relevant contract portfolioImplement the national Pacific health commissioning frameworkSupport the Pacific health budget for commissioning by building strong and sound financial management systems and reporting mechanismsIdentify critical issues for Pacific provider contracts from lifting district boundaries and supporting Te Pae Tata outcomesBuild high-trust relationships and ensure effective engagement with the sector, Pacific communities and wider providersAbout youYou are a dynamic and capable leader who fosters high-performing teams and builds strong relationships across sectors to achieve sustainable outcomes.
With a deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, you apply its principles meaningfully in your role, ensuring equity and cultural responsiveness in your work. You maximise the contributions of individuals and teams to align with the organisation's vision, demonstrating strong personal responsibility, drive, and integrity.Your commitment to continuous improvement and self-awareness allows you to grow as a leader while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.A relevant tertiary or professional qualification or relevant experienceCan demonstrate knowledge and experience in managing contract portfolios and building sound financial management and reporting mechanismsCan demonstrate previous successful partnership with Pacific Peoples CommunitiesExperience working in complex teams in an organisation, either regionally or nationallySuccessful experience creating a team culture in which people proactively try new approaches, learn and develop and find ways to continuously improve in their area of expertiseExperience in building and sustaining effective working relationshipsWorking 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 26th January, 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Adele Edmonds-Woolf at adele.edmonds-woolf@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.