Senior Relationship Manager - Cervical Screening Programme - NPHS

Senior Relationship Manager - Cervical Screening Programme - NPHS Lead key relationships that support the delivery of the National Cervical Screening Programme. Drive equitable health outcomes through collaboration with providers, partners, and communities. Provide strategic advice and leadership to improve programme performance and outcomes. 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 Senior Relationship Manager plays a key national leadership role supporting the National Cervical Screening Programme. Working closely with providers, clinical stakeholders, and health sector partners, you will lead strategic relationships, provide expert advice, and oversee initiatives that ensure programme delivery meets business needs while improving health outcomes for communities across Aotearoa. You will identify opportunities for service improvement, manage risks and issues, and help shape future programme direction through collaboration, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. This role requires the ability to influence and work across a complex health environment, building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support programme success. You will champion equity, uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments, and contribute to initiatives that improve access, outcomes, and quality of care. Success in this position requires strategic thinking, excellent relationship management skills, sound judgement, and the ability to lead change in a dynamic national setting. 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 To be successful in this role, you will be a strategic relationship manager with strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence outcomes across a complex health environment. You will bring sound judgement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving equitable health outcomes for all communities. You will have: A tertiary qualification in a health-related or relevant field, or equivalent experience. Proven experience managing and influencing stakeholders across diverse health sector settings. Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to provide high-quality advice and lead complex initiatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with a range of audiences. Experience working with Māori and Pacific communities and a demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and health equity. The ability to work collaboratively, adapt to change, and deliver results in a fast-paced and evolving environment. A commitment to continuous improvement, professionalism, and supporting positive outcomes for the communities we serve. 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. Location: New Zealand - All Locations - Work from where you are Job type: Permanent Full time All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday, 19 August 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr