Allied Health Clinical Coordinator (SACT Implementation Project)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Wellington; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Allied Health professional to lead a review of supportive care, pre-habilitation, and rehabilitation services for people receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment across Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley, and Wairarapa. The role is 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) for up to six months.

You will map existing services, identify gaps and unmet need, and develop recommendations to strengthen pathways and improve access to cancer care for Māori and all

Qualifications

• Registered Allied Health practitioner with current APC.
• At least 5 years clinical practice in an Allied Health role.
• Experience in service/quality or process improvements.
• Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its health implications.
• NZ driver's licence with ability to drive manual/automatic.
• Proficient with workplace technology.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a review of supportive care, pre-habilitation and rehabilitation services for SACT patients.
• Map existing services, identify gaps and unmet need.
• Develop recommendations to strengthen pathways and equity of access.
• Coordinate across wider SACT Allied Health work programme and stakeholders.
• Engage with hospital services, NGOs, community providers and private sector; support progress reporting.

Skills

Registered Allied Health practitioner

Clinical experience (5+ years)

Service/Process improvements

Treaty of Waitangi knowledge

NZ Driver's licence

Technology proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

Location: Wellington & Multiple Locations across the districtContract: Fixed Term, Part Time Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

This fixed-term role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Allied Health professional to lead a review of supportive care, pre-habilitation, and rehabilitation services available to people receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) across Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley, and Wairarapa. This role is 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) for up to six months. Working with stakeholders across hospital services, NGOs, community providers, and the private sector, you will map existing services, identify gaps and unmet need, and explore opportunities to improve access to care for people affected by cancer. You will use your clinical expertise and project management skills to support the development of recommendations that strengthen pathways, reduce inequities, and improve patient outcomes. The role will also provide coordination and project support across the wider SACT Allied Health work programme, including stakeholder engagement, progress reporting, and collaboration with the Team Lead and regional SACT team. This role can be offered as a secondment for existing Health New Zealand employees.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Allied Health Oncology team provides specialist support for people affected by cancer across diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. This role reports to the Team Lead, Allied Health Oncology and is one of three fixed-term positions established to review and strengthen cancer care pathways across the district.

Working closely with Wellington Blood & Cancer, community providers, and cancer support services, the team delivers predominantly outpatient and community-based care. As more cancer treatment is provided closer to home, we are focused on ensuring patients can access coordinated, high-quality support wherever they receive care.

About you

• Registered Allied Health practitioner with current annual practicing certificate, or certification/membership of professional association if registration not applicable.
• At least 5 years clinical practice within an Allied Health profession.
• Experience in service, quality or process improvements
• A commitment and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi (and application to health) and a willingness to work positively in improving health outcomes for Māori.
• Current full NZ driver's licence with ability to drive a manual and automatic car
• Proficiency in using technology within the workplace.
• A high standard of written and spoken English.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.