Stakeholders are individuals or groups (internal or external to Waitematā) who have an interest in your project. Successful projects identify and engage with stakeholders early, then target and review their engagement throughout the life of the project. This session will give you an overview of how to identify, engage, and plan how your project builds relationships with stakeholders.

Intended audience: People involved in projects at Waitematā

Presented by: Portfolio Support Office (PSO)

Duration: 45 minutes (In person or via Zoom)

Understanding Asset Management at Waitematā

Asset management is a systematic approach to the production, organisation, planning, and maintenance of assets. We have a responsibility to make the smartest decisions to improve health outcomes at the maximum value for money.

Key learning points:
  • What is asset management
  • Why do we need an asset management strategy
  • Asset decision forums at Waitematā


Intended audience: People involved in projects at Waitematā

Presented by: Portfolio Support Office (PSO)

Duration: 45 minutes (In person or via Zoom)

WDHB Directory PageThis is a directory page, which will link through to relevant courses and materials related to project management at Waitematā.

An introduction to the project landscape and framework at Waitematā, what Portfolio Investment Committee (PIC) is looking for when considering funding projects and what the Portfolio Support Office (PSO) does.

Intended audience: People involved in projects at Waitematā

Presented by: Portfolio Support Office (PSO)

Duration: 45 minutes (In person or via Zoom)

Successful projects have well defined roles for each member or group of the project team, to clearly set expectations and understand responsibilities.

The session overviews all the people, groups and committees involved in delivering successful projects and understanding their varied roles and responsibilities.

Intended audience: People involved in projects at Waitematā 

Presented by: Portfolio Support Office (PSO)

Duration: 45 minutes (In person or via Zoom)

So you have a brilliant idea or a piece of work that qualifies as a project and want to know what to do next? The session outlines the essentials you’ll need for completing a Strategic Assessment and the key outputs as the first of seven stages in the Waitematā project lifecycle. 

Intended audience: People involved in projects at Waitematā 

Presented by: Portfolio Support Office (PSO)

Duration: 45 minutes (In person or via Zoom)

A closer look at how the Business Case process works, what’s involved with developing a sound Business Case, and what to consider when requesting project funds.

Intended audience: People involved in projects at Waitematā

Presented by: Portfolio Support Office (PSO)

Duration: 45 minutes (In person or via Zoom)

Throughout the life of a project, change is likely to occur no matter how well a project is planned. The session gives an overview of what can be changed within a project, how to successfully navigate change and acquire approval. By using the change control process, you can make sure your project stays on track to deliver the benefits and communication is clear and effective

Intended audience: People involved in projects at Waitematā

Presented by: Portfolio Support Office (PSO)

Duration: 45 minutes (In person or via Zoom)


In projects and reality, things are likely to happen, and curveballs are thrown your way. Managing project risk is about reducing negative, and increasing positive risks.

This session introduces you to what project risk is, the different types of risks, and an overview of project risk management 

Intended audience: People involved in projects at Waitematā

Presented by: Portfolio Support Office (PSO)

Duration: 45 minutes (In person or via Zoom)

Duration: 2 full days

Course contact: Portfolio Support Office (PSO)


Our two-day interactive training introduces participants to project management's practical foundations and how to manage projects at Waitematā successfully.

About this course

  • This is a two-day classroom-based training course offered by the Waitematā Portfolio Support Office (PSO).
  • This course is recommended for anyone involved in delivering projects at Waitematā to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to run a successful project.
  • This course will give you an overview of project management fundamentals, the Waitematā project management framework and the project lifecycle.
  • Activities will be held within each session to allow for better learning and understanding.
  • There will also be allocated time to discuss your current project experience, what you’re working on now, and what areas you require some assistance in.

We’ll keep everyone updated on upcoming course dates via the PSO newsletter. Alternatively, please email the PSO team at Portfolio.SupportOffice@waitematadhb.govt.nz to register your interest in attending this course.

Please note: This is a full two day training session. The calendar invite may only block out your time for the first day, this is an error.