Clinical Lead, Primary Care – West Coast

South Island - West Coast; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast is seeking a committed Clinical Lead to shape the primary care vision for the Northern Areas. You will work with professional and operational leadership to embed clinical governance and align services with clinical standards.

This role focuses on strengthening primary and secondary care integration, driving strategic planning, and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality care across diverse rural settings.

Qualifications

• Senior doctor with experience in clinical governance.
• Background in healthcare leadership and improving primary care quality.
• Experience in rural healthcare settings is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical governance and quality improvement within primary care.
• Lead and advocate for clinical best practices across the district.
• Engage stakeholders to achieve Coast-wide healthcare goals.
• Mentor and empower teams to deliver outstanding care.

Skills

Clinical governance

Healthcare leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring teams

Education

Medical degree (MBBS/MBChB)

Job description

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast is seeking a committed Clinical Lead to shape the primary care vision for the Northern Areas. You will work with professional and operational leadership to embed clinical governance and align services with clinical standards.

This role focuses on strengthening primary and secondary care integration, driving strategic planning, and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality care across diverse rural settings.