Project Manager - Hospital (fixed term 24 months)

Project Manager – Hospital, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term Fulltime

• This project is your opportunity to directly enhance the operational efficiency and patient experience within Nelson Hospital.  Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to optimizing hospital processes, with the aim of smoothing the patient journey. 
• This role is where your skills will make a tangible, lasting difference in how we deliver care. Project Whakatupuranga offers a unique chance to be instrumental in redefining hospital workflows to perfectly meet our community's evolving needs. Apply now and contribute to this vital journey.

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

As a Project Manager – Hospital, you will drive and implement change to optimise hospital flow, working collaboratively within clinical and operational teams to enhance hospital efficiency and minimise obstacles across the patient journey.

This role is fixed term, full-time for 24 months working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0), Monday to Friday. There is no on-call required.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Working on Project Whakatupuranga, the Nelson Hospital redevelopment, means directly contributing to a brighter future for the community. This project is set on improving access to modern healthcare models for our evolving population. As a member of this team, you'll be instrumental in shaping a design that integrates streamlined processes and advanced technology, ultimately enriching the experience for patients, their whānau, and staff across Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South) for generations

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About you

As a Project Manager – Hospital, you will:

• Have strong interpersonal skills for building relationships,
• Have high levels of motivation and initiative,
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team,
• Adapt to changing circumstances and unexpected challenges,
• Have experience in managing complex healthcare projects,
• Be familiar with PMP or PRINCE2,

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

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 26 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Jessica Haywood (Project Director) at jess.haywood@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N25-129

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