New Dunedin Hospital Outpatient Building Operational Manager

Southern Health

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Dunedin - New Zealand

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 15 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

New Dunedin Hospital Outpatient Building Operational Manager

  • Dunedin Hospital full time fixed term role available
  • Fixed term until November 2026
  • Salary Band between $116000 - $145000 p.a

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists to play an important leadership role in the Outpatient Building as its Operational Manager both in terms of playing a leading role in planning for and helping to establish its operating principles and then in its day-to-day operational management once it opens.

This is a new role for Health NZ Southern. The postholder will help facilitate a successful opening and enduring operation of the facility. Bridging healthcare delivery and business management the OB Operational Manager will be responsible for coordinating activities which ensure effective functioning of the OB on a day-to-day basis.

Success in the role will be measured by efficient use of clinical workspaces; improved patient flow; adherence to budget and Health NZ policies and procedures; integration with other Southern health care providers and effective and efficient operation of our administration teams operating from the facility.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

  • A relevant degree or significant demonstrable experience in a related field preferably in health.
  • Demonstrable operational management experience preferably in the health sector and/or in comparable facilities within the public sector within large and complex organisations
  • Ability to manage complex relationships be a good problem solver and able to multi-task successfully in a fast moving dynamic environment
  • Sound understanding of financial management and applying sound judgement in and knowledge of financial reporting
  • Demonstrated ability to support and grow a team to ensure the needs of both patient and the organisation are met.
  • Sound knowledge of and demonstrable experience in good project governance reporting monitoring and assurance frameworks appropriate to a role of this scale

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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 13 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role please contact Mikayla Hamilton

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


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New Dunedin Hospital Outpatient Building Operational ManagerDunedin Hospital full time fixed term role availableFixed term until November 2026Salary Band between $116000 - $145000 p.a Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to bu...
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