Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment/Major Medical Equipment (FFE/MME) Lead

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment/Major Medical Equipment (FFE/MME) Lead North Island - Northland – Whangarei, North Island 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 The FFE/MME Lead is a specialist project delivery role, responsible for leading assigned Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FFE) and Major Medical Equipment (MME) workstreams that support the successful delivery of major health infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering equipment packages from concept through to installation and commissioning, ensuring equipment solutions align with clinical requirements, project objectives, programme timelines and budget expectations. Working across a diverse range of stakeholders, including clinicians, project teams, design consultants, construction partners, procurement specialists and suppliers, you will ensure equipment requirements are accurately translated into practical and operationally ready healthcare environments. You will provide expert advice on equipment planning and specifications, support procurement and evaluation processes, monitor package performance, and proactively manage risks, issues and changes throughout the project lifecycle. About the Team/Service/Location The IIG team are focused on delivering high impact infrastructure investments that support the transformation of New Zealand's health system. Giving support, oversight and assurance across projects and programmes, the team understand that safe, fit for purpose health facilities, sites and equipment are essential for a well-functioning health system that improves the health of all New Zealanders. About you You are an experienced project professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys bringing people together to achieve successful outcomes. You'll be comfortable engaging with clinical stakeholders, designers, contractors, procurement specialists and suppliers to translate clinical requirements into practical, deliverable solutions. You will have a strong understanding of project delivery within healthcare or similarly complex environments, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on quality, timelines and budgets. You take a proactive approach to problem solving, are confident navigating ambiguity and can build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders through clear communication, sound judgement and a collaborative working style. You will bring a customer focused mindset, a commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to influence outcomes through partnership. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare environments that support better outcomes for patients, whānau and communities across Aotearoa. What you'll bring At least five years' experience in project management within the health sector or a similarly complex environment. A relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, Health Service Administration, Procurement or a related discipline. Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and managing relationships across a broad stakeholder group. Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes. Experience in healthcare infrastructure, capital works, construction, medical equipment planning or operational readiness programmes would be highly regarded. A collaborative, solution-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement, quality and excellence in delivery. 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 . While Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employee will be given preference and priority for this position. Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs? #J-18808-Ljbffr