We are recruiting a Regional General Manager for the
Central | Te Ikaroa region to lead thePHO’s work on the ground. thePHO is
a new national organisation and this role will help establish how we show up
locally – consistently, practically, and with trust. This role is integral to
build strong regional relationships to support better care in practice and
clearer connections across the system.
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
At thePHO, we work directly with practices, communities,
Health NZ, and alliance partners to strengthen primary care across Aotearoa.
Our Regional General Managers are trusted relationship leaders and the face of
thePHO in each region.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you are the senior
operational leader for thePHO within your region and the primary point of
connection for enrolled practices, Health New Zealand regional teams, IMPBs,
and alliance partners.
You are responsible for maintaining strong practice
relationships, leading regional delivery, participating in alliance structures,
and bringing regional intelligence back into national planning and decision‑making.
What you’ll be doing | Ngā mahi matua
You will:
- Build
and maintain trusted relationships with enrolled practices through regular
engagement
- Act
as the primary regional contact for practices on PHO programmes, funding,
and operational matters
- Lead
thePHO’s participation in regional alliance and Health NZ forums
- Manage
locally commissioned service contracts within the region
- Oversee
regional programme activity and support local delivery
- Lead
and support regional team members
- Escalate
clinical, operational, or practice‑related risks through appropriate
pathways
- Bring
regional insights into central planning and performance discussions.
This role combines relationship leadership with operational
accountability.
Working at thePHO | Mahi ki tePHO
We are practice‑first and equity‑centred. We keep our centre
lean and focus effort where it supports care on the frontline.
You will work with a high degree of trust and autonomy,
supported by clear expectations and strong national coordination. Flexible ways
of working are part of how we operate.
About you | Ko wai koe
You bring senior operational or relationship leadership
experience and are comfortable working across complex regional environments.
You’ll be able to demonstrate the following:
- Experience
leading senior stakeholder relationships
- A
strong understanding of primary health care or the public sector
- Confidence
operating across practices, alliances, and system partners
- A
calm, credible, and practical leadership style
- A
commitment to equity and Te Tiriti-aligned practice.
You are comfortable working independently while staying
connected to a national organisation.
Eligibility to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New
Zealand at the time of appointment.
Ready to lead with purpose | Kua rite koe
How to apply | Me pehea te whakauru
If this role sounds right for you, please apply online, we
cannot accept applications directly. You
don’t need to provide a cover letter, just your CV. We have a couple of application questions
focused on your interest, motivation and fit for the role.
Applications close Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 5pm.
We will review applications as they come in, so early applications are
encouraged.
thePHO is committed to building a diverse workforce and
an inclusive place to work where people feel supported and respected. We
welcome applications from anyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We
also support flexible working arrangements.
