- Join New Zealand’s largest academic tertiary hospital
- 0.6 FTE Clinical Leadership role opportunity!
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced obstetrician? Do you have a passion for quality and safety, just culture and continual improvement? Would you like to grow your clinical leadership skills in a large tertiary hospital? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Directorate Leadership Team at National Women's as Service Clinical Director of Secondary Maternity.
This SCD position comes with a generous clinical leadership component plus clinical sessions as a Senior Medical Officer (ASMS SMO SECA). Total of 0.6 FTE.
For further details, please refer to the two position descriptions here.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for general obstetricians who see their future in clinical leadership and want an environment which supports their career development.
We are committed to provide you with on-going support for your professional development and well-being to enjoy a rewarding career. We offer excellent capacity to develop in areas of special interest, and to develop clinical leadership in a multifaceted service.
For more information about this role, please contact Dr. Jenny McDougall - Acting Director, Women's Health via email jennymcd@adhb.govt.nz or via phone 021962788
About you
We are looking for the following requirements:
- Clinical Leadership experience desirable
- Post graduate training and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- FRANZCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Eligible for specialist registration in New Zealand
- Ability to demonstrate medical management of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Proven experience in all aspects of investigative and therapeutic Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in your role
- Commitment to our acute service including participating in the after-hours roster and planned care through clinics and treatment
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 the 1st of September 2025. If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact, Jeanine Taccad (Recruitment Consultant) via Jeanine.Taccad@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
We’ll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.