Portfolio Manager RMO Workforce Operations

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora 

Based in Penrose working across the Auckland region

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a high performing team that provides HR administration and operations support to Resident Medical Officers (RMO) within Health New Zealand.

 Te whiwhinga mahi I The opportunity

A key regional role providing leadership to our RMO Workforce Operations team, delivering high quality and innovative support functions that meet the needs of the Auckland region Hospitals and the RMO (junior doctor) workforce

You will work closely with our senior hospital leaders to develop and implement long term planning and strategy for management of the RMO workforce, balancing RMO training, clinical service and individual RMO welfare and needs to inform decision making.

With a focus on continuous improvement you will be key in driving your team to embed regional consistency and aligning with and helping to inform national process and policy for RMO.

A complex, fast paced and exciting opportunity working with great teams and people across our region.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako I Skills and experience

·         Experience working in operational leadership roles, minimum 4 years

·         An understanding of the health sector– ideally experience in hospital operations and/or knowledge of medical workforce training and employment settings in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

·         Demonstrated ability to generate and deliver to strategic and operational plans

·         A continuous improvement outlook with experience in implementing change   and improving customer and stakeholder experience

·         Demonstrated ability to think through complex issues with a solution focus, develop options and provide advice to senior leaders to inform decision making.

·         A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significant 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

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me the whai wāhi mai I 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 welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono I How to apply

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online portal

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this opportunity.   All shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake assessments to ensure we identify the most talented person for this exciting role.

 While all applications will be acknowledged by email, we regret that only successful candidates required for interviews will be contacted directly.  You must be available for an interview in Auckland.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Terina Davis at Terina.Davis@tewhatuora.govt.nz.