Governance Officer, Te Waipounamu

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full time
• Based in the Te Waipounamu Region, ideally Christchurch

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE), Te Waipounamu, the Te Waipounamu Executive Governance Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the DCE meets set performance expectations and that the regional Senior Leadership team's operational cadences are effective and collaborative.

The primary purpose of the role is to:

• provide secretariat and governance support and advice to help guide the effective operation and evolution of the Te Waipounamu Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Deputy Chief Executive
• manages the timely and high-quality delivery response to Ministerial requests, regional Official Information Act (OIAs) requests, and oral and written parliamentary questions (OPQs and WPQs)
• drive leading practices to support excellent governance in the office of the DCE as well as the SLT.

About you

You will bring a strong background in business administration, governance and compliance at a regional level, with a systematic, structured and detail-oriented approach to supporting executive and senior leadership. Your ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment will ensure the smooth operation of governance processes, high-quality reporting, and compliance with statutory requirements.

Skilled in coordinating governance structures, preparing meeting materials, and providing timely, accurate advice, you will support the Deputy Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team in making informed decisions. Your ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders will enhance transparency, accountability, and collaboration.

With a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and equity, you will ensure governance processes align with the health system's goals and objectives. Your organisational skills, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving approach will contribute to effective and efficient governance operations across Te Waipounamu.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

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.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday, 2 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz