Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Fixed Term 0.25 FTE position working 10 hours per week
- Hospital Development Directorate
- Based in Whangarei, but with potential for travel to other sites within the Te Tai Tokerau district.
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
We are seeking interest from experienced Clinical Leaders to provide leadership and expertise to the Hospital Development programme. Focusing on Project Pihi Kaha (Pūkauakaua and Tira Ora)
This leadership role is 10 hours per week and can be worked alongside additional hours in a clinical role or another role within the organisation.
Primary functions of the role related to the Hospital Development programme include:
- Provide leadership and clinical guidance to Pihi Kaha team members, representing clinical voices across all staffing groups in the hospital system
- Provide leadership and clinical guidance to colleagues throughout Te Tai Tokerau who are involved in the design, change and construction processes
- Provide guidance and leadership to the wider Te Tai Tokerau organisation, helping to provide updates and communications to colleagues throughout the organisation.
- Ensure the provision of efficient, safe and effective patient care through development and co-ordination of clinical systems, ensuring Pihi Kaha adapts existing processes and where required, develops robust, safe, appropriate clinical processes and practices.
- Participate in quality assurance planning to facilitate the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project team.
- Contribute to regular project reporting of progress and milestones.
- Act as a key conduit for communications to the wider organisation, Te Whatu Ora organisations and public entities, particularly to clinical colleagues
About the Location
As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please click here
For more information on living and working in Northland click here
About you
To be considered, you must have or be eligible for Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.
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 21 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Molly Kelly at NL-SMO.Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.