Group Manager National Asset Planning - 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 purpose of the role is to develop asset management plans that document the life cycle activities to be undertaken, so that the assets can provide the defined level of service and organisational outcomes in the most cost-effective way. The plans will use advanced financial modelling to provide sensitivity analysis and whole of life costs across capital, renewal, and operating expenditure to support optimised decision making.

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

Mōu | About you

ln the role you will lead and develop standardised asset management planning, including alignment to the strategic context with risks, issues and responses described and work closely with the Regional Asset Management Leads, to develop local, regional and a national, asset management plans over time 1, 3 and 20 years.

You will lead the annual review of asset management plans to inform budget bids, as well as lead the review and regular reporting on delivery of plans.

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:

• Qualification in Asset Management, Property or Finance related field
• 10+ years skills and experience, including Senior Leadership experience within a similar role
• Developing and refreshing asset management plans including asset management performance KPI reports
• Analysing asset data to inform asset management plans
• Developing and undertaking optimised asset investment decision making through financial analysis
• Strong analytical skills and relevant technical expertise demonstrated by success in leading work in budgeting, CAPEX and OPEX management, variance analysis and investment analysis.
• Credibility with, and proven experience engaging with internal business leaders and specialists to support their objectives whilst maintaining a view of organisational constraints
• Experience leading leaders and other senior staff, including building capability, and lifting performance of a business unit, and supporting through change
• Demonstrated experience driving and influencing change within a matrix environment through implementation of strategically significant initiatives

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.

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