Change Programme Manager

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital

Change Programme Manager

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare’s national network, and easily accessible in central Christchurch. The hospital consists of ten digital operating theatres and features robotic technology, advanced digital scanning technologies, and consulting facilities onsite.

The hospital provides first-class preadmission and admission services, day surgery and three inpatient wards including a high dependency area. We employ over 350 highly skilled and trained staff to ensure patients receive high quality care.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Change Programme Manager to lead and facilitate a programme of projects across Christchurch Hospital.

This role will be responsible for change management strategy and planning, programme management governance, stakeholder engagement, project delivery and communication. as well as a variety of training, support and improvement functions.

You will be working closely with the General Manager, Senior Leadership Team, and project teams to integrate change activities seamlessly into day-to-day operational requirements. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role 
• Demonstrated ability in Change/Project Management
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills including well-developed facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong skills in partnering with customers and stakeholders to think and work creatively
• Ability to influence and motivate others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Ability to analyse data and prepare reports

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you: 

• Competitive remuneration package
• Funded Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Catered morning tea & fruit 
• Flexible working arrangements
• The opportunity to join a team of people who are truly committed to providing safe & quality personalised patient care, with kindness and excellence
• Access to many Learning & Development opportunities – we invest in our people!
• Relocation allowance
• Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
• Wellbeing programme
• Opportunity to be part of Southern Cross networks and committees eg. Hauora Māori, Sustainability & Rainbow Community

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals. 

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.  

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there. 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. 

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

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