Ko wai mātou | About us 

At Pegasus Health, we’re passionate about helping people and communities thrive. Working alongside general practices, health providers, and communities across Waitaha Canterbury, we deliver a range of health services that improve wellbeing, strengthen primary care, and reduce inequities. Guided by manaakitanga and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we’re working together to create healthier outcomes for everyone in our takiwā.

Te āhua o te mahi | What you will be doing  

Provide programme leadership for Te Tumu Waiora (TTW) across Canterbury, South Canterbury and the West Coast, helping contracted providers deliver consistently against regional programme objectives. This role leads through influence, trusted advice and strong cross-sector relationships.

You will bring together regional performance information, develop clear reporting and turn data into practical insights that evidence programme effectiveness. You will share these insights with providers, support informed resource-allocation decisions, identify risks and opportunities, and encourage continuous improvement and sustained achievement against contracted outcomes.

Ngā pūkenga motuhake | What you will bring

You are an analytical and collaborative programme leader who can translate complex information into clear insights, constructive conversations and practical action. You will bring:

• A genuine passion for improving equitable access to primary mental health and addiction services and using evidence to strengthen outcomes for people and communities
• Experience leading or coordinating complex programmes, ideally within health or primary care
• Strong capability in performance monitoring, data analysis and reporting, including translating findings into meaningful insights for varied audiences
• Experience working with contracted outcomes, service performance, resource planning and continuous improvement
• The ability to lead through influence, establish high-trust provider relationships and support collective accountability across a multi-provider environment
• Knowledge of primary healthcare, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori and Hauora Māori, with a commitment to equitable health outcomes

If you enjoy using evidence to strengthen programme delivery, bringing providers together around shared outcomes and turning insight into improvement, we would welcome your application.

Ngā painga | What we offer

Joining Pegasus Health means being part of a people-centred organisation committed to improving community health. Enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional and cultural development, and a range of wellness benefits, including an annual wellness subsidy and free after-hours medical care.

 Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

Click ‘Apply Now’ to view the Position Description and submit your application through our website. Applications should include both a cover letter and CV.

If you would like a confidential kōrero about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Brennan General Manager – Practice and Workforce Development. Lisa.Brennan@pegasus.health.nz