Operations Manager Hospital Operationsat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland -
Locations may include Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical CentrePermanent, full-time role (Monday Sunday)Lead critical hospital-wide operations and patient flowDrive performance across IOC, Orderlies, Bureau and essential servicesRepresent the district at regional forums, representing the district in managing patient flowPlay a key leadership role in real-time operational decision-makingFacilitate & lead initiatives that may be required at a district levelHealth 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 RoleThe Operations Manager Hospital Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the effective day-to-day operations of the hospital.
You will lead core operational functions, including the IOC, Orderly services, Bureau, and hospital equipment pool, while supporting incident management and service coordination across the district.Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in maintaining patient flow, coordinating resources, and supporting safe, high-quality service delivery.You will provide visible leadership across the organisation, working closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure services are responsive, efficient, and aligned to organisational prioritiesPlease visit the position description here.About the Team/ServiceAt Te Toka Tumai Auckland, were not just hiring were building the future.
Aotearoas health system is in an exciting period of transformation, underpinned by the vision of Pae Ora / Healthy Futures. Together, were creating a more equitable, accessible, and people-centred health system that works for everyone.The Hospital Operations Directorate plays a critical role in supporting the effective functioning of our hospitals, ensuring services are well coordinated and responsive to demand across sites.About youYou are an experienced operational leader with the ability to work across complex environments and lead high-performing teams.
You bring strong judgement, resilience, and a collaborative approach to leadership.You will have:Proven experience in a senior operational management role within a complex organisationStrong leadership capability with experience managing large, diverse teamsDemonstrated ability to manage service performance, workforce planning, and resource allocationExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to lead through ambiguity and respond effectively in a fast-paced environmentAbility to interact with Senior Leadership of the District in executing initiatives that requireDesirable:Experience in a health or hospital settingUnderstanding of capacity and demand planningExperience in incident management or operational response environmentsKnowledge of the New Zealand health systemAbout the locationFor more information on living and working in Auckland click here.Working 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Belinda Peddie belinda.peddie@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advert.
Please note that if a suitable candidate is identified, we reserve the right to close this advert early.