Capital Programme Manager

Capital Programme Manager

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

We are seeking an experienced Capital Programme Manager to provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of capital investments within the Te Manawa Taki region. This is a pivotal role that ensures the organisation is investing in the right infrastructure, at the right time.

Reporting to the Regional Group Manager Investment and Partnerships, you will lead the planning and prioritisation of a regional capital investment pipeline while providing programme-level oversight of risks, dependencies, and interrelationships. You will drive the development of robust investment cases and provide high-quality advice to governance bodies, ensuring programmes are well-defined, evidence-based, and positioned for successful delivery.

The role operates at the intersection of strategy and delivery, requiring close collaboration with clinical, operational, and infrastructure stakeholders to shape future-focused health infrastructure.

About the Team/Service/Location

The IIG team are focused on delivering high impact infrastructure investments that support the transformation of New Zealand's health system.

Giving support, oversight and assurance across projects and programmes, the team understand that safe, fit for purpose health facilities, sites and equipment are essential for a well-functioning health system that improves the health of all New Zealanders.

About you

You are a senior programme leader with deep expertise in capital infrastructure planning and delivery and a proven ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You bring strong strategic thinking and are comfortable translating long-term investment intent into practical, executable programmes of work.

You are confident influencing at a senior level and are known for building trusted relationships across clinical, operational, and executive groups. You navigate ambiguity with sound judgement, anticipate risks early, and balance competing priorities while maintaining a focus on delivery outcomes. You are equally comfortable working at a strategic level and engaging in the detail required to ensure programmes are well planned, governed, and executed.

You will bring:

• 8–10+ years' experience in programme or project management, ideally in capital infrastructure environments
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-project programmes in large or matrix organisations
• Experience across the full lifecycle, from business case development through to delivery and close-out
• Strong financial management capability including budgeting, forecasting and cost control
• Experience developing investment cases (e.g. Better Business Case or equivalent frameworks)
• Ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior leaders and governance groups
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Engineering, Construction, Project/Programme Management, Finance or similar)
• Programme or project management certification (PRINCE2, MSP, PMP or equivalent)

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 service our community.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 8th June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shannon Elder at View email address on click.appcast.io

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employee will be given preference and priority for this position.