Job description
Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system.
This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
The primary purpose of the role is to support the development of the Asset Management System that co-ordinates the activity of Te Whatu Ora to realise value from its assets and leads the work programme to improve asset management maturity.
Note: Preference will be given to internal Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora candidates.
Mōu | About you
You will be required to lead the development and implementation of the: -
Asset Management Policy – the principles that govern the Te Whatu Ora approach to asset management; and National Asset Management Strategy – how Te Whatu Ora will make investment decisions; and Asset Levels of Service, measures and targets for condition, utilization (demand) and fitness for purpose. In addition, you will lead the development and implementation of an Asset Management Maturity
Improvement Programme, including formal monitoring and reporting on the improvement
programme to the Executive Team.
A further two key areas of responsibilities, will be monitoring and reporting on the performance of
Te Whatu Ora assets, as well as leading the establishment of a competency framework including
training and development pathways.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Success in this role will see you bring a good mix of specialist skills and experience not limited to:
Degree in asset management, strategy, property, or business-related field Ability to engage at ELT/Board Level Developing asset management strategies in complex environments including developing asset levels of service, measures, and targets and an understanding Treasury requirement in relation to Asset Management, specifically CO(19)6 Implementing IIMM or ISO55000 asset management maturity frameworks Developing competency frameworks Leading a team that works closely with inter and cross agency teams to develop and implement an asset management strategy Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:
A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions.
This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world
Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi.
In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.
Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system.
This is a once in a lifetime change that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'.
Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all.
Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific, and Disabled People.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Belinda Peddie on careers@health.govt.nz
Required Skill Profession
Financial Specialists