District Efficiency & Improvement Lead

Dunedin - New Zealand

Yearly Salary: $ 126554 - 158192

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

District Efficiency & Improvement Lead

Salary - $126554 - $158192 per annum pro-rata Kiwisaver

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) permanent opportunity

About the Role

The District Efficiency Improvement Reporting & Development Lead plays a pivotal role within the Office of the Group Director Operations leading the Districts Efficiency Improvement Programme (EIP) to drive sustainable performance productivity and quality outcomes across Hospital and Specialist Services. This role provides governance assurance and high-quality insight to support executive decision-making coordinates complex cross-service initiatives and enables a culture of continuous improvement aligned to Pae Ora equity commitments and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Lead and provide governance oversight and assurance of the District Efficiency Improvement Programme ensuring a consistent repeatable approach to delivery
Establish performance accountability and reporting frameworks including dashboards and metrics providing a single source of truth for decision-making
Deliver high-quality programme project and financial reporting to the Group Director Operations and governance forums
Partner with General Managers Clinical and Operational Leaders to identify and deliver operational and financial improvement opportunities
Ensure auditable achievement of efficiency and sustainability targets
Coordinate cross-district and regional alignment working closely with the Regional EIP Lead and contributing to communities of practice
Build strong trusted relationships with senior stakeholders fostering collaboration across services and organisations

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About You

You are a strategic analytically strong leader with extensive experience delivering complex improvement programmes in large service-based organisations ideally within the health sector. You bring credibility with senior leaders and the ability to translate complex data and performance information into clear actionable insight that drives sustainable change.

Proven experience leading large-scale programmes performance reporting and data governance in complex environments
Strong systems thinker with highly developed analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to provide assurance influence senior decision-makers and support executive-level decision-making
Highly effective communicator able to prepare clear persuasive briefings and engage confidently with diverse senior stakeholders

The Location

The Southern region of New Zealand offers excellent amenities schooling and recreation. Were home to the most beautiful landscapes in NZ if its the great outdoors that presses your buttons; and were within easy reach of Queenstown if its adrenalin you seek. Its all here waiting - the opportunity to create a fantastic work / life balance is within your reach.

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 Friday 13 February 2026.If you have any questions about the role please contact:

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

District Efficiency & Improvement LeadSalary - $126554 - $158192 per annum pro-rata Kiwisaver1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) permanent opportunityAbout the RoleThe District Efficiency Improvement Reporting & Development Lead plays a pivotal role within the Office of the Group Director Operations leadin...