Group Manager Workspace Experience - 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 well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it

Te whiwhinga mahi The Opportunity

The primary purpose of the role is to work closely with the People and Culture, and the Data and Digital teams, and undertake workplace engagement, to support the development of a workplace environment strategy, that responds to the wants and needs of employees and optimises their experience wherever.

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

Mōu About you

You will be extremely knowledgeable about workspace design and technology and undertake financial modelling on differing workspace options.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing a workspace policy and strategy that supports Te Whatu Ora strategic goals, including leading the development and design of workplaces that respond to the strategy, and undertake current state assessments of workplace environments and identify gaps between the strategy and current state, as well as develop an investment plan and budget, to support the implementation of the strategy.

In addition, you will work with the regional infrastructure delivery teams to plan and deliver upgrades or changes as approved.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako Skills and experience

• Design, architecture, or other related space planning qualification
• 10+ years skills and experience, including Senior Leadership experience (or consulting or professional body at the organisational level) within a similar role
• Experience leading work developing standard analytic approaches, including methodologies and templates.
• Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills to drive required consistency and ensure compliance in a matrix reporting environment.
• Auditing current state office use and understanding user experience
• Understanding and analysing user needs, space utilisation and employee data
• Experience in planning and implementing office refurbishment and relocations to ensure our people have the tools and spaces they need to do their job
• Leading a team to successfully implement the workspace strategy

Ka kawea e koe You will bring :

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

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.

Nau mai, uru mai Come and join us

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.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all.

Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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 on [email protected]