Project Manager

• Join Te Aho o Te Kahu to lead meaningful, equity‑focused cancer care projects that shape better outcomes for our region and Aotearoa

• Auckland based | Full-time

• Fixed term until 30 June 2027

• Salary range of  $97,607 -  $130,142 (midpoint $108,452) – Appointed salary dependent on experience

Ko ake mahi - What you’ll do

Make a real difference where it counts. As a Project Manager with Te Aho o Te Kahu | Cancer Control Agency in the Northern Hub, you’ll be involved in a broad range of impactful national projects and regional initiatives that lift cancer outcomes across our region and nationally. You’ll bring structure, pace and partnership to an all‑of‑system approach - working alongside Māori, cancer leadership groups, communities, clinicians and sector partners to co‑design and deliver changes that improve equity and experience. If you’re a practical doer with strong stakeholder skills and a passion for better cancer outcomes, this is work you’ll be proud of.

• Contribute to the delivery of regional and national initiatives - planning, sequencing and driving execution, while generating clear insights to inform prioritisation and decision‑making.

• Own the end‑to‑end project lifecycle - from scoping and planning through estimating and budgeting, scheduling, design, development and implementation - with disciplined reporting and visibility of progress.

• Proactively manage delivery risks - surfacing risks, issues and dependencies early and putting in place practical mitigations and recovery actions to keep work on track.

• Partner widely to co‑design and co‑deliver - build strong, positive relationships across Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand clinicians (primary and secondary), the wider health sector, government partners and communities, including active engagement with regional Māori.

Ko pūkenga - What you’ll bring

• Relevant tertiary training or equivalent experience, with a solid track record delivering multiple projects in fast‑moving environments.

• Confidence to navigate the health sector, applying strong end‑to‑end project management skills to complex, system‑level work.

• The ability to communicate and organise with impact - able to translate information into clear plain‑language messages and keep work structured and flowing.

• Experience building strong, trusting relationships across diverse stakeholders and lead cross‑functional teams with ease and professionalism.

Ko wai mātou - About us

Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency, provides national leadership for and oversight of cancer control.

Our purpose is to improve cancer outcomes and achieve cancer equity for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. We steward the cancer system by:

• monitoring current performance and

• providing direction for the future system through:

  • specialist cancer insights and intelligence,

  • advice to the Government, and

  • setting expectation across the cancer continuum.

Te Aho o Te Kahu takes a whole-of-system focus on preventing and managing cancer and oversees system-wide prioritisation and coordination of cancer care in New Zealand.  It is accountable for ensuring transparency of progress towards the goals and outcomes in the National Cancer Action Plan.

We offer a supportive environment for you to grow on both at personal and professional level. We care about your wellbeing and offer a flexible working environment to promote a healthy work/life balance.

Join Te Aho o Te Kahu - Ngā tūranga e wātea ana

Working at Te Aho o Te Kahu is inspiring, meaningful and rewarding. The Agency provides an incredible opportunity to work alongside other passionate individuals in leading efforts to drive the changes required to improve cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Ngā uaratanga - Our Agency Values:

Our Vision Tō Tātou Whāinga

Fewer cancers Kia whakaiti iho te mate pukupuku

Better survival Kia runga noa ake te mataora

Equity for all Kia taurite ngā huanga

We are equity led, whānau centred, knowledge driven and outcomes focused. For more information see our website  https://teaho.govt.nz/

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply 

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Please follow the online process at our Careers Website to apply. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at [email protected]. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.  For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.

Applications close midnight Sunday 20th September 2026. 

We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date. This role is Auckland based and the successful candidate will need to be based in Auckland.

We are not utilising recruitment agencies at this time. If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so directly through our careers page.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.

We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.