At Habit Health, our purpose is simple: to support people in their community to optimise their health and live their best life. We walk alongside people on their mental and physical health journeys, helping restore function, strengthen wellbeing, rebuild connections and independence, and support safe work and pain management. We are proud to be a leading provider of integrated health services in New Zealand, and we’re looking for two Performance Managers to help drive this mission.
About the role...
We are seeking two experienced people leaders to step into our newly created Performance Managers positions in Wellington to lead our MSK service and Corporate Services (Occupational Health and EAP) business units. This is a clinically informed leadership role, and proven clinical experience is essential.
These brand-new opportunities put you at the heart of shaping clinical outcomes, driving operational excellence, and setting the standard for service across your region. They’re perfect for proactive, people-focused leaders who thrive in a dynamic environment and can balance customer needs, operational demands, and clinical quality.
A day in the life...
- Drive your team to meet or exceed operational targets, including billed hours and productivity
- Make informed resourcing decisions based on demand
- Champion agility within the region by supporting resource sharing across teams
- Build and deliver against team KPIs while contributing to the regional strategic roadmap
- Monitor service outcomes, feedback, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
- Work closely with Clinical & Service Leads to ensure effective allocation, audit quality, and service compliance
- Build trusted relationships with ACC, insurers, private companies, case managers, and community partners
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, coaching, performance, and professional development
The ideal candidate will bring...
- Clinical experience within a healthcare setting - essential
- Strong knowledge of NZ health services
- Experience in the successful management of multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong business acumen and a data-informed approach to decision-making
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
- Ability to build rapport and credibility with a diverse range of stakeholders
- For the MSK Performance Manager role, demonstrated experience in physiotherapy is essential
What we offer in return...
- Volunteer leave to support a charity or cause that matters to you
- Generous referral bonus scheme for successful candidate referrals
- Professional development support, including an annual professional development budget and paid study days
- Wellbeing initiatives, including annual eye exams, discounts on glasses, annual flu vaccination, and access to EAP services
- Corporate discounts across a wide range of services and products
- Enhanced AI tools to support efficiency and boost your performance
- Free gym membership with access to all three Wellington gyms, including a swimming pool and unlimited group fitness classes
If you have the experience and drive to make a meaningful impact in an organisation that recognises and rewards your contribution, we’d love to hear from you. Click APPLY to submit your application and access the full position description via our Careers website or by clicking this link
Please refer to job no 2257 in your cover letter when applying for this role, and if you have any questions, email Madison on HR@Habit.co.nz.
This role is only open to candidates who are either New Zealand citizens, residents or have unconditional working rights without requiring sponsorship.
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