Regional Medical Lead – Hauora Māori & Equity

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in New Zealand's Northern Region invites applications for the Regional Clinical Lead – Medical. You will provide clinical leadership and operational support to ensure services are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and responsive to whānau needs.

Collaboration with Iwi Māori boards, iwi, health providers, and hospitals shapes service strategy. You will design whānau-centred models of care, strengthen cross-system connections, and drive transformation with a

Qualifications

• Medical Council registration and current NZ practising certificate.
• Professional Development Recognition Portfolio (PDRP) required.
• 8+ years of relevant medical and advisory experience.
• Experience leading change to advance Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and operational support to regional medical services.
• Design and deliver whānau-centred models of care reflecting Māori values.
• Strengthen connections across the health system beyond hospitals.
• Deliver safe, integrated medical services responsive to whānau needs.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical leadership

Equity-focused care

Partnership building

Education

NZ Medical Council registration and practising certificate

Professional Development Recognition Portfolio (PDRP)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in New Zealand's Northern Region invites applications for the Regional Clinical Lead – Medical. You will provide clinical leadership and operational support to ensure services are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and responsive to whānau needs.

Collaboration with Iwi Māori boards, iwi, health providers, and hospitals shapes service strategy. You will design whānau-centred models of care, strengthen cross-system connections, and drive transformation with a