National Prevention Screening Quality Manager - NPHS

National Prevention Screening Quality Manager - NPHS Lead the national quality agenda for prevention screening programmes, ensuring services are safe, effective, evidence-based, and equitable Drive quality improvement and assurance systems that strengthen participant safety and programme performance Influence health outcomes at a national level by partnering with clinical leaders, providers, and stakeholders to shape the future of screening services. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations, from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. About the Role As the National Prevention Screening Quality Manager, you will provide national leadership for quality across Health New Zealand's prevention screening programmes. Reporting to the Director, Prevention – Screening, you will lead the development and implementation of quality assurance, quality improvement, and governance frameworks that ensure screening services are safe, effective, evidence-based, and equitable. This role is responsible for strengthening quality systems, setting and monitoring performance standards, and embedding robust assurance processes that support transparency, consistency, and continuous improvement across the screening pathway. Working closely with clinical leaders, programme teams, providers, and key stakeholders, you will drive a culture of learning and innovation, using data, evidence, and best practice to improve outcomes for all New Zealanders. You will oversee risk management, incident response, and participant safety systems while ensuring programmes align with Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and the goals of Pae Ora. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of prevention screening nationally and make a meaningful impact on health equity and quality of care. About the Service The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored. About you You will be an experienced health quality, screening, or service improvement leader with a strong track record of developing and implementing quality assurance and continuous improvement frameworks in complex healthcare environments. You bring the ability to lead through influence, drive meaningful change, and build trusted relationships across clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders, while maintaining a focus on safety, evidence-based practice, and programme performance. Key attributes include: Relevant tertiary and postgraduate qualifications, or equivalent senior-level experience in quality, health management, or a related field. Proven experience in quality assurance, quality improvement, risk management, and governance. Experience working within complex health systems and managing change in dynamic environments. Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse groups. A strategic mindset, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Working for 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. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position. Job details Job Reference: HNZ/1935453 Location: New Zealand - All Locations - Work from where you are Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Non-clinical - Quality and Risk - Quality and Risk #J-18808-Ljbffr