Digital Transformation Manager

Job Description

  • Lead the design and delivery of the RNZCGP’s IT strategy
  • Visible, strategic and hands-on role supporting Aotearoa’s GPs
  • Central Wellington office with harbour views

 

Mō te tūranga – About the role

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, you’ll provide vision, strategic leadership, and hands-on delivery to create a modern, integrated and member-centric digital environment for The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College). You’ll ensure our digital systems and platforms are fit-for-purpose across the organisation for our users –staff, teams and members.

You’ll lead the design and delivery of the College’s IT strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligned to our future direction, driving innovation, optimising digital investments, and enhancing organisational IT capability. By connecting systems, processes and people, you’ll create seamless experiences, improve responsiveness, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Supported by eight direct reports, you’ll inspire and empower your team, championing a delivery-focused, solutions-oriented, and forward-thinking approach to digital transformation. You’ll lead people on the journey, balancing innovation with practicality, security, and organisational priorities. You excel at turning business requirements into actionable roadmaps and solutions, supporting your team to deliver high-quality outcomes in a modern, member-focused digital environment.

If you’re a strategic, action-oriented changemaker who thrives on challenges, loves shaking things up, and is passionate about using technology to drive impact, build capability, and transform user experiences, this is the role for you.

 

He kōrero mōu – About you

  • Proven experience leading digital transformation or ICT in medium-sized organisations, ideally in membership, start-up, or commercial sectors
  • Strong understanding of modern digital architecture, cloud services, integration, and user-centred design
  • Experienced in designing and delivering digital strategy and multi-year roadmaps
  • Collaborative, people-focused leadership style with a track record of enabling high-performing, responsive teams
  • Change management skills, inspire and take people on a journey
  • Experienced at balancing security requirements with practicality and organisational risk appetite
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in vendor management, procurement, and maximising value from digital investments
  • Hands-on experience with CRM, LMS, or SMS platforms
  • Strong background in business analysis, developing requirements, user roadmaps, and solution design
  • Project management skills with knowledge of Agile, Kanban, and/or Lean Six Sigma methodologies
  • Outcomes-focused, solutions-oriented, and user/member-centric

 

Ko wai te whānau nei – Who is the Royal New Zealand College of GPs? 

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) is the professional body and postgraduate educational provider for vocationally qualified specialist General Practitioners (GPs) and Rural Hospital Medicine Practitioners. They support a membership of 5,500 specialist GPs working in 1,000 general practices around the country. Its key aim is to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The College’s 80 staff enjoy a light-filled Wellington CBD office with harbour views, wellness benefits, flexibility, and a positive team culture.

Organisation

Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

Job Summary

Lead and inspire teams with a solutions-focused, forward-thinking approach to digital transformation, driving impact and improving user experiences.

How to apply

Me pēhea te tono – How to apply

Attention your CV and a cover letter to Ngan Nguyen by Sunday 8 March 2026.   

A position description is available on our website at mclaren.co.nz or call us on 04 499 1069.

Once applications have closed, we will commence the shortlisting process, which can take up to two weeks. We will be in touch with you regarding your application during this time.

View the position description by copying this link into your browser: https://mclaren.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/RNZCGP-PD-Digital-Transformation-Manager-2025.pdf

Sector

Not for Profit

Job Description (PDF)