Manager Digital Delivery
Ministry of Health New Zealand
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Salary
- NZD 200,101 – NZD 200,101 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
- Eligibility
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and be based in Wellington prior to the start date. Relocation plans should be disclosed in the cover letter.
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Job description
About the Role
As the Manager of Digital Delivery at the Ministry of Health New Zealand, you will take charge of executing digital and technological initiatives that modernize and enhance regulatory services. Situated in Wellington, this permanent role offers 4.8 weeks of annual leave and a midpoint salary around $200,101, depending on your expertise.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of critical digital and technological enterprise solutions to advance regulatory capabilities and enhance service delivery.
- Translate high-level roadmaps into tangible work packages, milestones, dependencies, and delivery plans to facilitate effective execution.
- Monitor progress rigorously by tracking milestones, mitigating risks, resolving obstacles, supporting governance processes, and maintaining team focus on results.
- Bridge business and technology delivery by collaborating with regulatory, digital, and market teams to ensure practical and fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Prepare solutions for sustainable operations, encompassing release management, CI/CD practices, operational handover, and continuous post-implementation improvements.
- Establish robust delivery routines including defined workflows, prioritization methods, reporting structures, and delivery cadences across hybrid teams to ensure smooth transition from concept to implementation.
Candidate Profile
- Demonstrated expertise in converting strategies and roadmaps into execution plans with clear milestones and measurable outcomes.
- Experience managing the delivery of complex digital or enterprise technology projects, preferably in regulatory, public sector, or healthcare environments.
- Proficient in governance, risk management, financial oversight, planning, and reporting, supporting senior leadership in informed decision-making.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management talents, adept at clarifying objectives, handling ambiguity, prioritizing efforts, and driving team execution.
- Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience, with a deep understanding of program and large-scale project delivery.
Benefits and Work Environment
The Ministry of Health offers ample opportunities for personal and career advancement within an inclusive and supportive environment that values well-being and work-life balance. The workplace embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring every voice is valued. Comprehensive wellness support is available to keep you thriving in your role.
Additional Information
- This is an onsite position based in Wellington; applicants must have working rights and be based in the area before starting. Relocation intentions should be mentioned in the cover letter.
- Applications close on Sunday, 23 August.
For inquiries, contact the recruitment team via email: recruitment@health.govt.nz.
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Industry
Government Administration