Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Hauora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Gisborne Hospital is seeking a Deputy Chief Medical Officer to provide executive medical leadership and act as the Chief Medical Officer's representative during leave. You will drive clinical governance, quality systems, accreditation, education and service improvement in a dynamic regional health service.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, Hauora Māori partners, iwi and community stakeholders to deliver safe, equitable, culturally responsive care aligned

Qualifications

• Experienced clinical leader capable of building strong relationships and driving quality improvement in a complex health system.
• Vocational registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand and a recognised specialist qualification.
• Proven experience in clinical governance, quality and patient safety, and medical leadership.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Hauora Māori, cultural safety, and health equity.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive medical leadership and act as designated representative of the Chief Medical Officer during leave.
• Contribute to strategic planning, governance, quality systems, and accreditation processes.
• Drive workforce development, education, and service improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Hauora Māori partners, iwi, primary care, and community stakeholders to ensure safe, equitable care aligned with priorities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural safety

Health equity

Clinical governance

Partnership building

Education

Medical Council of New Zealand registration

Specialist qualification

Job description

Vacancy No: HAU02898

• Gisborne Hospital (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
• Part-time – 0.4FTE
• Fixed Term

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

This role provides an excellent development opportunity for an established clinical leader seeking broader executive medical leadership experience. You will act as the designated representative of the Chief Medical Officer during periods of leave and contribute to strategic planning, clinical governance, quality systems, workforce development, accreditation processes, education, and service improvement initiatives.

You will work closely with senior leaders, clinical directors, medical staff, Hauora Māori partners, primary care providers, iwi, and community stakeholders to ensure services are safe, equitable, culturally responsive, and aligned with national and regional priorities

Position Description: Deputy Chief Medical Officer

About the Team/Service/ Location

This position sits within Hospital and Specialist Services and plays a key role in supporting clinical excellence, fostering a culture of learning, and strengthening clinical leadership across the organisation. The successful candidate will join a collaborative senior leadership environment focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

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• You will be an experienced and respected clinical leader who can build strong relationships, influence positive change, and champion quality improvement across a complex healthcare environment.
• Vocationally registered (or eligible for registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand and hold a recognised specialist qualification.
• Have proven experience in clinical governance, quality and patient safety, and medical leadership within a complex health service.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Hauora Māori, cultural safety, and health equity.
• Have the ability to build effective partnerships with clinicians, managers, iwi, primary care, and external stakeholders while supporting workforce development and succession planning.

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.