Portfolio Lead - Pacific Health

Portfolio Lead - Pacific Health

Make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives

Join a collaborative team that values professionalism, trust, and your ability to get things done

Permanent full-time based in Wellington

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 Portfolio Lead within our Wellington Regional team in Pacific Health, you will manage commissioning contract portfolios with business and financial acumen. Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing relevant contract portfolios
• Implement the National Pacific Health Commissioning Framework
• Support the Pacific Health budget for commissioning by building strong and sound financial management systems and reporting mechanisms
• Identify critical issues for Pacific provider contracts from lifting district boundaries and supporting Te Pae Tata outcomes
• Build high-trust relationships and ensure effective engagement with the sector, Pacific communities and wider providers

About the Team/Service

The Pacific Health Directorate is dedicated to improving health outcomes for Pacific communities through strategic planning, effective funding allocation, workforce development and strong partnerships with providers and stakeholders. As part of this collaborative and impact-driven team, you will contribute to initiatives that support equitable access to healthcare and culturally responsive services.

About you

You are a dynamic and capable leader who fosters high-performing teams and builds strong relationships across sectors to achieve sustainable outcomes. With a deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, you apply its principles meaningfully in your role, ensuring equity and cultural responsiveness in your work. You maximise the contributions of individuals and teams to align with the organisation's vision, demonstrating strong personal responsibility, drive, and integrity. Your commitment to continuous improvement and self-awareness allows you to grow as a leader while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

• A relevant tertiary or professional qualification or relevant experience
• Can demonstrate knowledge and experience in managing contract portfolios and building sound financial management and reporting mechanisms
• Can demonstrate previous successful partnership with Pacific Peoples Communities
• Experience working in complex teams in an organisation, either regionally or nationally
• Successful experience creating a team culture in which people proactively try new approaches, learn and develop and find ways to continuously improve in their area of expertise
• Experience in building and sustaining effective working relationships

Working for 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 serve 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 Sunday 21 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lynda Francis at View email address on click.appcast.io

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.