General Manager - Digital and Innovation

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity

We are seeking a visionary and action-oriented General Manager - Digital and Innovation to lead the delivery of our digital strategy and transform how we use technology to serve communities.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you'll be at the forefront of change - embedding digital solutions that are people-centred, equity-enhancing, and fit for the future.

As a Leadership Team member, you will also play an important role in collaborating with all levels of management in implementing, monitoring, and reviewing organisational strategy.

You'll play a critical role in:

Strengthening support for vulnerable communities and frontline primary care teams

Identifying opportunities for innovation and taking initiative to deliver impact

Driving collaboration across regions to ensure digital transformation is sustainable and inclusive

Ensuring positive relationship management with all stakeholders

He korero mou: About you

An understanding of digital transformation in complex, people-centred environments.

Proven leadership experience in digital, data, or technology roles.

Experience in technological innovation, ideally with emerging tech such as AI and loT/wearables.

Experience designing and delivering strategies that balance innovation, operations, equity, and sustainability.

Strategic thinker and technically literate.

Strong relationship building skills.

Culturally responsive, committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working in partnership with Maori

Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What we offer

A purpose-driven organisation that's reimagining health, equity, and connection through digital innovation.

An organisation which strives to uphold the principles of partnership, participation and protection underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

An environment which encourages a happy, healthy and balanced workforce through flexible and hybrid workplace offerings and additional gifted leave.

A commitment to your health and wellbeing with an offer of medical insurance, EAP services, and free flu vaccinations.

Me pehea te tuku tono: How to apply

Please reach out to Tammy Hebditch, GM People and Planet, to arrange a korero before you apply if that is what you need from this process and/or apply below.

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them, and we may move to interviewing prior to the closing date.

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Applications close 5pm Friday, 11 July 2025.

Visitwww.pinnacle.co.nzto find out more about the Pinnacle group.