Project Manager, Surgical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Servicesat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau -

Be part of a supportive, values-driven leadership teamMake a meaningful impact by driving service excellence and quality improvementMiddlemore Hospital | 12 months fixed term, full-timeHealth 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 role:We are seeking an experienced, hand on Project Manager to plan, lead, and deliver complex service improvement and change initiatives across the Surgical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Services Division at Middlemore Hospital.In this role, you will work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to support safe, efficient, and patient-centred perioperative care.

Your work will directly contribute to improved quality, safety, patient flow, and resource utilisation.Key responsibilities:Lead projects from concept through to implementation and evaluationCoordinate and engage a wide range of clinical and non-clinical stakeholdersDeliver measurable improvements in quality, safety, and service efficiencyEnsure projects align with organisational strategy, Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments, and equity goals for Counties Manukau communitiesAbout youYou are a confident and collaborative project manager who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.

You bring strong communication skills and a proven ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and services.You will also have:A tertiary qualification in health, project management, or business.At least 5 years experience project managing strategic initiatives from planning to implementation.Super User experience of SMO workbooks and collective agreements.Knowledge of rostering systems and MeT administration.If you are passionate about service improvement, health equity, and making a meaningful difference for patients and communities, we would love to hear from you.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

To review the position description please 'click here' or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nzClosing Date: 21st January 2026