- Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Part Time Role (0.3 FTE)
- Make a meaningful impact by connecting primary care with hospital and community health services
- Monday-Friday
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Primary Care Clinical Liaison (PCL) to join us at Health New Zealand- Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau. In this pivotal role, you’ll act as a critical link between general practice teams, hospital services, community providers, and our organisation - working to improve communication, patient outcomes, and equity across the system.
As the PCL, you’ll provide expert clinical input to a range of improvement projects, support the development and implementation of integrated care models, and help build system-wide connections between primary and secondary care services.
This role is ideal for a current General Practitioner (GP) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a strong presence in the Counties Manukau district and a passion for system improvement and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical leadership and primary care insight into service development, clinical pathways, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support communication between hospital services and primary care providers.
- Facilitate the integration of care across primary, community, and hospital sectors.
- Lead or contribute to clinical guideline and pathway development.
- Work closely with Māori and Pacific providers to improve equity and health outcomes.
- Support training, CME, and development for general practices.
- Assist with complaint resolution and system learning following adverse events.
About You:
- NZ Registered General Practitioner (RNZCGP or RNCUC) or Nurse Practitioner.
- Recent experience practising in the Northern Region.
- 4+ years experience in primary care in NZ.
- Proven relationship-building, leadership, and facilitation skills.
- Deep understanding of primary care systems and challenges.
- Committed to advancing Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity for Māori and Pacific communities.
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Join this amazing team by applying online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/. If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert
Applications Close: 28 July 2025
Job Number: CMH202515127
