Clinical Project Manager - New Dunedin Hospital

Clinical Project Manager - New Dunedin Hospital

• Dunedin Hospital, Permanent Fulltime
• Your chance to be involved in a once-in-a-generation, future-focused health project

Health 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

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Health Professional with skills and knowledge of clinical project management to apply their planning and leadership skills in support of the changes to our healthcare system.

As the Clinical Project Manager, you will be part of a team involved in planning and managing the New Dunedin Hospital through all stages of the project.

This role will also be focused on liaising with Health New Zealand Southern clinical staff, helping to develop clinical models of care, and bringing clinical input knowledge to the project team, to inform decisions on how the best health outcomes can be delivered and supported when the hospital is redeveloped. The Clinical Project Manager will work within a systems improvement framework for any work they undertake.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

Alongside your clinical experience, our ideal candidate will also be an excellent communicator with a background in the public sector.

Some of the skills we are looking for are: 

• Significant clinical experience: you must be a registered health professional with a current APC
• Solid experience in Project Management, a relevant qualification would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully engage with a range of stakeholder groups
• The ability to review complex documents to pull out relevant information and potential risks
• The ability to effectively operate in an often-ambiguous environment
• Confidence to build successful working relationships with those around you, the ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Confidence with Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and Te Reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Knowledge of the healthcare system and hospital infrastructure would be extremely beneficial.

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Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 08 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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