Regional Occupational Health Manager, Te Waipounamu

New Zealand Government; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare employer in the United Kingdom, based in Canterbury, is seeking an experienced Occupational Health leader to manage regional operations. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in healthcare, a background in compliance management, and excellent leadership skills. You will drive Occupational Health initiatives, build stakeholder relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role offers a full-time permanent position with a commitment to diverse and inclusive staffing.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in leading healthcare teams.
• Strong grasp of ACC AEP programme and ISO45001.
• Proven ability to navigate complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Occupational Health initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships across regional leadership.
• Manage risks and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership in Occupational Health

Compliance management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Permanent, full time* Based in the Te Waipounamu RegionHealth 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**This exciting new role reports to the Group Manager Occupational Health Service and holds responsibility for managing occupational health operations at a regional level ensuring compliance with Health NZ expectations and relevant legislation, regulations andindustry standards, and contributing to the national strategic direction of the service. This is an ideal opportunity for a pro-active and action orientated leader.This role provides leadership to the Occupational Health Service Delivery regional teams The primary purpose of the role is to:* Lead the implementation of Occupational Health strategic and operational initiatives within the designated region, ensuring consistent delivery across the region* Build and maintain relationships with leaders across the region to ensure the Occupational Health program of work and function is understood and prioritised* Ensure emphasis on identification of critical risks and management of controls* Lead, mentor and supervise the regional team, fostering a positive and supportive work environment**About you**You're an experienced Occupational Health professional with more than seven years of experience leading and influencing teams in healthcare or a similar industry. You have a strong grasp of local implementation and compliance management, particularly with the ACC AEP programme and ISO45001, and are confident working alongside senior leadership teams.You thrive in complex, evolving environments where ambiguity is part of the challenge, using your analytical and problem-solving skills to identify priorities and deliver practical solutions. You're known for your ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and settings. Adaptable and composed under pressure, you communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring that decisions are well-informed and aligned with organisational goals.**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.**How to Apply**To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday, 11 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]*Due to the December holiday period, this advert will remain open for an extended duration. Screening and interviews will commence from mid-January. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year.*| Location: | Canterbury || Attachment: | (PDF, 246KB) Job Description |