Group Manager National Maintenance Strategy Engineering Services - Infrastructure & Investment

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The primary focus of the role is to determine and standardise the optimal asset care policies to deliver high reliability asset functionality, and extended asset life and identify opportunities for national standardisation in maintenance delivery, contracting and utility service provision. In addition, direct and regulate the national engineering and product performance requirements which incorporate the principles of environmental sustainability and energy management.

Note : Preference will be given to internal Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora candidates.

Mōu | About you

In this role you will demonstrate your knowledge, technical expertise, and experience through successful management of large, complex maintenance operations including engineering and maintenance standards, maintenance methodologies and contracting models and the interface with asset management planning.

You will work with Regional Maintenance Leads and undertake a current state assessment of maintenance delivery models to inform the development of a roadmap to deliver on the objectives outlined in the National Maintenance Strategy.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Success in this role will see you bring a good mix of specialist skills and experience not limited to :

• Engineering Degree or similar qualification in maintenance engineering and / or planning
• 10+ years skills and experience, including Senior Leadership experience within a similar role
• Technical expertise in engineering
• In depth experience, knowledge and understanding of maintenance functions
• Demonstrate technical expertise and experience through successful management of large, complex maintenance operations including engineering and maintenance standards, maintenance methodologies and contracting models and the interface with asset management planning
• Highly motivated and visible leader who can demonstrate leadership with experience in managing diverse functions and teams, preferably with teams spread across wide geographical boundaries and managing a wide range of stakeholders
• Solid understanding of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
• Demonstrate an understanding of organisational risk and compliance, legal and regulatory requirements regarding relevant regulations and standards in New Zealand, to ensure compliance with these requirements

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring :

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and / or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click  “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Belinda Peddie at careers@health.govt.nz