Gisborne: Part-Time Deputy CMO – Strategic Leader

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

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