Improvement and Innovation Project Manager (Wellington) - Te Whatu Ora Improve - Service ...

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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 well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Te Whatu Ora Improve takes a whole system, consumer, whānau-centred and equity led approach to accelerate improvement and innovation underpinned by best evidence, data and evaluation.

In this role, your primary purpose will be to lead and manage successful local, regional and national improvement and innovation projects, working collaboratively with clinicians, managers, support services and other key stakeholders. You will support staff to understand problems and support them to develop projects that deliver improvements.

On a day-to-day basis, you will oversee the planning, design, execution, and delivery of a number of projects simultaneously. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining high quality standards. You will also manage project teams to ensure that they are working effectively, removing any roadblocks and able to deliver on key requirements.

You will be responsible for tracking project performance and reporting requirements. You will provide regular status updates to leaders, and keep stakeholders well-informed of project progress and status updates.

Mōu | About you

You will be a highly organised and adaptable Project Manager, with the ability to identify the need for improvement and have experience in all aspects of project work, including planning, design, change management, risk management, benefit realisation, communication, reporting and evaluation. Ideally you will have project management experience within a large organisation, or a complex environment.

You will have an understanding of complex systems, and will be able to use your advanced problem solving skills to understand and solve difficult problems through identifying creative and innovative solutions.

You will be required to work with a range of teams and audiences in this role so you will need to be an excellent communicator with a strong stakeholder focus, who is able to build strong relationships across the organisation. You are someone who can negotiate effectively, and work collaboratively to deliver results. You will also be experienced in facilitating workshops.

You will be a strong leader with the ability to manage teams effectively, and enable teams to meet project deliverables on time and to a high standard.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE 2, MSP) or equivalent experience.
• Formal training and experience in applying improvement and innovation methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, IHI Model for Improvement, Double Diamond, Agile etc.) or relevant experience.
• 2+ years' experience of successful project management and leading change projects with proven ability to manage and deliver projects on time and in budget.
• Knowledge of health equity and the New Zealand health sector.
• Skills in the collection, analysis and presentation of data.
• Understanding of variation and the use of statistical process control software (e.g. Minitab, QI Macros).

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 life-time 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 Kim Madden careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz