Director, Clinical - Hauora Māori Services - Wellington
Full-time, permanent position
Based in Auckland or Wellington
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the role
The role of Director, Clinical, is a senior Māori healthcare leader who is responsible for overseeing the clinical operations within Hauora Māori Services. In this role, you will collaborate with other senior leaders and executives across Health New Zealand, working towards our organisational goals. You will have a particular focus on improved health outcomes, health gains and development of Māori whānau and communities.
About the Team/Service
As the Hauora Māori Service of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) our core role is to ensure New Zealanders have better and more timely access to health care. The devolution of resources and decision making to the regions ensures those closest to service users and whānau are involved in decisions on how healthcare is delivered. We are committed to ensuring our operating model is responsive to the needs of Māori.
About you
You will be able to actively partner with Senior Clinical leaders to execute comprehensive care strategies including quality improvement goals, patient / whānau safety initiatives, and clinical practice standards / system of care improvements. You will have experience providing trusted Māori health leadership and advice as this role is a trusted subject matter expert at the highest level.
You will have the following:
A minimum of ten years' work experience in a clinical senior role, including five+ years as a leader
Relevant health qualification and Annual Practicing Certificate
Experience working in a Māori cultural context and cultural capability working in tikanga, te reo and kawa
Significant experience managing complex relationships wile in a complex, fast-paced environment
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Thursday, 29 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tracey Sutherland on Careers@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website
https://jobs.tewhatuora.govt.nz/jobs/19739/1861265
