Executive Director
Wellington
Executive Director – New Zealand Private Surgical Hospitals Association (NZPSHA)
The New Zealand Private Surgical Hospitals Association (NZPSHA) is dedicated to promoting, positioning, and connecting the private surgical hospital sector within New Zealand’s wider health environment. Our mission is to strengthen the sector through capability development, advocacy, and collaboration, ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare that enhances patient outcomes.
Mō te tūnga | About the Role
As the Executive Director of NZPSHA, you will be the officer responsible for the overall management and performance of the Association’s strategic objectives. Reporting to the President, you will lead the implementation of NZPSHA’s strategy, advocacy, and policy, while representing the Association as its national spokesperson. While the appointee to this role is our sole employee, we are committed to a growth agenda that will likely result in additional staff over time.
Key aspects of this role include:
- Enabling the strategic development - and working closely with the Executive - to shape and advance NZPSHA’s vision and objectives.
- Providing leadership and management to ensure the Association delivers on its mission, fostering a culture of trust and excellence.
- Enhancing membership engagement by identifying opportunities to grow and retain membership and ensuring the relevance of NZPSHA’s services to its members.
- Overseeing governance and financial management, ensuring the Association meets its legislative obligations and maintains robust financial systems.
- Building and maintaining key relationships with government, sector stakeholders, and external partners to advocate for the private surgical hospital sector.
Mōu | About You
Great candidates for this role will have a strategic mindset and experience of delivering results in complex environments. The appointee will also have:
- Executive capability to inspire and lead, with experience in developing and implementing strategy across.
- Strong business and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets of relevant size whilst delivering sector-wide impact.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the confidence to represent the Association in public forums including media.
- Relevant experience in a member-based organisations, understanding of the machinery of government, with existing networks in the health sector being highly desirable.
You are a collaborative leader who gets energy from strategic stakeholder engagement that is ambitious for organisation and impact. You will be a great communicator, dedicated to seeing projects through, ensuring the success of NZPSHA’s mission.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation at the forefront of New Zealand’s private surgical hospital sector. You will play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery, working alongside a dedicated Executive and a network of influential stakeholders. Your leadership will drive meaningful change, ensuring the private surgical hospital sector continues to deliver high-quality care and support to all New Zealanders.