Project Specialist

About Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand is the country’s largest healthcare organisation, committed to transforming the delivery of care for all New Zealanders. As a leader within the public health system, they shaping the future of healthcare infrastructure that supports equitable, high-quality outcomes across diverse communities.

Why Join Us?

At Health NZ, You’ll Find

• A dynamic, high-impact environment where your contributions will support with the influence of health outcomes.
• Long-term programme security, with a significant pipeline of infrastructure investments in place across the Northern Region.
• A progressive approach to professional development, supporting continuous growth and learning.
• A competitive total remuneration package, including flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work–life balance.
• This opportunity offers a rare combination of scale, complexity, and societal impact.

The Role

Based at Whangārei Hospital campus, you will play a hands-on role in delivering minor works projects across a regional infrastructure portfolio. This Project Specialist role offers the opportunity to work on smaller, fast-moving initiatives where you can see tangible results quickly.

As part of a close-knit project team, you will work closely with project managers, internal project teams, contractors and consultants to support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects from initiation through to completion.

This is a varied role that offers exposure to all aspects of project delivery. You will coordinate documentation, reporting and governance requirements while working to agreed scope, timeframes and budgets. This includes monitoring progress, managing risks and issues, maintaining accurate project records and systems, and supporting financial tracking.

What you’ll bring

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring

• Demonstrated experience in project coordination, ideally within infrastructure, construction, property or healthcare environments
• Strong organisational capability, with experience managing schedules, risks and project documentation
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within agreed timeframes
• Strong working knowledge of MS 365 tools, including Microsoft Project
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in complex or regulated environments will be advantageous

You will be self-motivated, hands-on in your approach and a natural team player, with curiosity and a strong problem-solving mindset.

While primarily based in Whangārei, there will be occasional travel across the region to support projects at satellite sites, including Dargaville, Kerikeri and Kaitaia.

What’s in it for you?

Working in Northland is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a region with diverse health needs, strong community connections, and deep cultural roots.

• Deliver meaningful projects that support community outcomes
• Join a supportive, small team environment with strong collaboration
• Gain broad project exposure across the full lifecycle of delivery
• Be part of an organisation committed to continuous improvement and innovation
• Develop your career within a large and evolving public sector environment.

This is your opportunity to contribute to a system that touches the lives of most New Zealanders, bringing enduring change while enjoying the stability, purpose, and challenge of working in New Zealand’s essential public services.

All enquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity please contact Tracey - ***email_hidden***.