Senior Patient Safety & Quality Lead

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 108,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in the Wellington region is seeking a Senior Patient Safety Advisor to join the Centre of Clinical Excellence. The role focuses on improving patient safety, strengthening system resilience, and reducing harm across our district.

You will provide expert advice, lead safety initiatives, analyze data, support audits, and collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to embed a culture of quality and safety across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• This role requires a clinical background with patient safety experience.
• Experience with quality improvement and governance processes is preferred.
• Strong data interpretation and reporting capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a small team of Patient Safety Advisors
• Provide expert patient safety and quality advice to clinical teams and governance groups
• Analyse data and trends to inform decision-making and system improvements
• Contribute to local and organisational policy
• Support audits, reporting, and compliance activities as needed
• Strengthen partnerships and promote equitable health outcomes for Māori, Pacific, and disabled communities
• Support serious adverse event processes and contributing to organisational learning

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Audits & governance knowledge

Equity & Te Tiriti understanding

Healthcare sector knowledge

Education

Relevant clinical background

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in the Wellington region is seeking a Senior Patient Safety Advisor to join the Centre of Clinical Excellence. The role focuses on improving patient safety, strengthening system resilience, and reducing harm across our district.

You will provide expert advice, lead safety initiatives, analyze data, support audits, and collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to embed a culture of quality and safety across multiple sites.