- Full-time, permanent position
- 3 roles, one based in the following
- Te Manawa Taki, Midland Region
- Te Ikaroa, Central Region
- Te Waipounamu, South Island
About the Role
As Regional Clinical Lead – Medical, you'll play a key role in shaping the delivery of Hauora Māori services. You'll provide clinical leadership and operational support to ensure services are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and responsive to the needs of whānau.
Working in partnership with planning and funding teams, hospital services, and Māori health providers, you'll help design and deliver whānau-centred models of care that reflect Māori values and aspirations. Your leadership will strengthen connections across the system and ensure medical services are integrated, culturally safe, and clinically excellent.
Your leadership will influence:
- Regional medical service delivery and clinical excellence
- Integration of Māori models of care
- Strong partnerships across clinical disciplines and operational teams
About the Team/Service
The Hauora Māori Service within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is a driving force for equity and excellence. Our regionalised model ensures decisions are made close to whānau, empowering communities and improving access to care. By devolving resources and decision-making to the regions, we ensure those closest to service users are shaping how healthcare is delivered. We are committed to a system that is responsive to Māori aspirations and grounded in Te Ao Māori.
About you
You're a medical leader with a deep understanding of Māori health and a commitment to equity. You bring strategic insight, clinical expertise, and a collaborative spirit that strengthens partnerships and drives transformation.
You have experience leading regional medical services, fostering a culture of connectedness, continuous improvement, and high-quality care. You work in partnership with other clinical disciplines and operational leaders to deliver safe, integrated services that respond to what matters most to whānau.
You'll bring:
- Medical Council registration and a current New Zealand practising certificate
- A Professional Development Recognition Portfolio (PDRP)
- 8+ years of senior medical leadership and advisory experience
- Proven Māori leadership experience and the ability to influence senior decision-makers
You'll work closely with other Regional Clinical Leads – Medical across the motu and collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer, Hauora Māori Service to improve outcomes for Māori.
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.
Why Join Us?
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we're building a health system that reflects the communities we serve. We value diversity and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Applications close: 12 September 2025
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on [email protected]
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position.
