Engagement & Voice Lead

National | Full-time

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

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Engagement & Voice Lead to join our Organisational Culture & Development team within People & Culture.

This newly established national role will lead the development and implementation of Health New Zealand's Voice, Insights and Engagement strategy, helping ensure the voices of our people are heard, understood, and translated into meaningful organisational action. You will drive initiatives that empower employees to share their experiences and perspectives, while using data and insights to inform decision-making, strengthen engagement, and support a culture of continuous improvement

Working across Health New Zealand, you will lead the design and implementation of employee engagement programmes, including surveys, feedback mechanisms, focus groups, consultation forums, and measurement frameworks. You will provide expert advice and thought leadership, helping leaders create environments where people feel valued, connected, and able to contribute to organisational success

About the Team/Service/Location

This role sits within Organisational Culture & Development, People & Culture and reports to the Group Manager Leadership & Talent Development. Working nationally, you will collaborate with leaders, teams, unions, external partners, and stakeholders across Health New Zealand to develop and deliver initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, organisational culture, and workforce experience.

About You

You are a strategic thinker and trusted advisor who brings a passion for employee experience, organisational culture, and people-centred change.

You will bring:

• Significant experience developing and implementing employee engagement, voice, culture, or organisational development strategies in large and complex organisations

• Demonstrated experience leading people-centred culture change programmes and engagement initiatives

• Strong analytical capability, including the ability to interpret, communicate, and utilise data, insights, and metrics to influence outcomes

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels.

• Experience developing frameworks, programmes, initiatives, and measurement approaches that drive engagement and organisational performance.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience

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 serve our communities. 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 11:59PM Sunday 1st November 2026.

For further information, please contact: Cherushka Pillay📧cherushka.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

The full position description is available on the Health New Zealand Careers site.