Head of Sustainability

• Influence a more sustainable future for the health system
• Work across a large and diverse national organisation
• Champion sustainability in all its forms

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centered health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Head of Sustainability leads on our strategy and approach to sustainability, and coordinates contributions from different parts of the organisation. Our aim is to integrate sustainability principles and practices across Te Whatu Ora, with the team monitoring and reporting on the organisation's overall sustainability performance.

The role leads a high-performing team, and collaborates extensively with a wide range of internal experts and teams. Strong external alliances, both public service and more broadly, are also essential to our success ahead.

Action in response to climate change, including emissions reporting, is central to the teams work, while ensuring a broad outlook on sustainability in all its form. This includes supporting New Zealand's contribution to the UN Sustainability Development Goals.

Mōu | About you

You are collaborative, passionate about sustainability in all its forms and well-connected with stakeholders across the public service and externally.  A strong background in all things sustainability alongside your ability to influence across all levels of the organisation will be key to success.  You will need to be able to build and maintain great relationships and effectively engage others to help make change. You can readily demonstrate your extensive experience in change leadership, influencing and obtaining results within complex organisations and in challenging circumstances.

This is your opportunity to really influence the way the health system will move towards a more sustainable future.

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever-changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

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

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a lifetime change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW."  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Judy Chappell, Senior Recruitment Consultant at [email protected]