Programme Coordinator, HSS Programme Implementation - Planning, Funding and Outcomes

* Full time, Permanent role based in Wellington.
* Coordinate project management activities, resources, and information.
* Contribute to the optimisation of the programme of work.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.


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 Role
As the Programme Coordinator, you will work closely with the HSS Programme Implementation team ensuring the work between work streams and project teams is communicated, tracked and reported on accurately and in a timely manner.
In this role you will be cross functionally orientated within the Planning, Funding and Outcomes (PFO) directorate.

You will take a lead role in the mechanics of project organisation, resources, methodology, processes, tools and disciplines for project teams as well as attend project meetings, preparing minutes and follow up to ensure all actions are completed.
About the Team & Service
The Hospital funding team is responsible at national level for planning, strategy, performance, outsourcing, and data and analytics.

Our aim is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by using evidence, data insights and clinical advice to plan, fund, monitor and improve nationwide health services.
We have a strong leadership role in national planning and performance against key outcome measures including Government's health targets.

Our programmes are informed by engagement with, and leadership from, clinicians, sector experts, service providers, people with lived experience, communities and families.
About you
As a Programme Coordinator, you will have a background in the coordination and management of activities, resources, equipment, and information, and you will be confident in providing administrative support to projects or processes as necessary.
You will have:
* 5+ years' experience in senior Programme Coordination.
* Experience in supporting programmes with partners implementing changes in service delivery.
* A background working with benefits realisation programmes.
* The ability to integrate and support a comprehensive programme of work.
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 11:59PM Sunday 2 November 2025.

For further information, please contact Nicole Rickard on nicole.rickard@tewhaturora.govt.nz.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.


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