National Clinical Lead - Community Care Pathways - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Auckland, Auckland
Part time
21 hours ago
  • Location: New Zealand
  • Permanent, part-time position (0.6FTE – 48 hours per fortnight)
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 primary purpose of the National Clinical Lead, Community Care Pathways, is to provide clinical expertise and leadership to the Health New Zealand Care Pathways programme.

This role involves building trusting relationships, collaborating on opportunities for health system improvement, supporting the development of national pathway programme processes, maintaining quality and supporting clinician engagement.

About the Team & Service

In this role, you will report to the GM Care Pathways and Value Based Care, where day to day you'll build influential relationships across the sector, lead collaborative discussions through the Strategic Clinical Leadership Group, and work closely with experts and stakeholders to drive consensus on clinical care. You'll mentor a high-performing clinical editing team, guide the development of nationally aligned pathways, and play a key role in identifying and managing clinical risks.

This role is open to candidates across New Zealand.

About you

We're looking for someone who can inspire teams, build strong partnerships across the health system, and lead with integrity and purpose. You'll bring a deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and apply its principles meaningfully in your work, while fostering inclusive, high-performing environments. If you're committed to personal growth, delivering results, and making a real impact—both within your team and across the wider health sector—this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and help shape the future of healthcare in Aotearoa.

  • The role of the Clinical Lead Community Care Pathways requires a blend of clinical expertise, leadership skills, and collaborative abilities.
  • Qualified medical practitioner with a current annual practicing certificate.
  • Currently working in General Practice for part of the working week.
  • Experience in a range of 10+ years in a complex health environment, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar clinical leadership role.
  • Must have held a previous role on a clinical governance group.
  • A deep understanding of medical terminology, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based medicine is crucial.

Working for 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 11:59PM, Sunday 17 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicole Rickard via nicole.rickard@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

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