Clinical Director Pae Ora - Nationwide at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), NationwideLead and shape healthcare delivery within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.
Supportive and collaborative work environment that values professional development and innovation.
Make a meaningful difference to the health outcomes of individuals and communities across New Zealand.Our Pae Ora service is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals through high-quality, equitable healthcare delivery.
The Clinical Director of Health is a pivotal role within our leadership team, tasked with guiding, supporting, and enhancing the strategic, operational, and assurance goals of the service.
This is a part-time permanent position at 0.4 FTE, offering flexibility to work from home combined with opportunities for national travel.Nga kawenga | About the roleAs the Clinical Director, you will provide specialised advice, guidance, and leadership to our contracted Medical Officer workforce.
This role is critical to ensuring quality assurance, clinical governance, and continuous development across the Pae Ora service.
You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, external stakeholders, and the Pae Ora Leadership Team to align practice development with Te Matatiki o te Oranga, our guiding framework for health and wellbeing.Develop and oversee quality assurance frameworks and refreshed clinical governance processes for Medical Officers.Provide clinical insight for audits, incident investigations, and responses to significant complaints or inquiries.Foster a collaborative environment across multidisciplinary teams to manage complex patient care.Ensure alignment with legislative and regulatory standards, including the Medical Council of New Zealand and relevant health acts.Strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including iwi partners, Te Whatu Ora, and the Ministry of Health.Commit to personal and team growth, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workforce.Uphold and integrate Treaty obligations into decision-making and health service delivery.We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary clinical leader with:A minimum of 15 years of experience as a vocationally registered General Practitioner (preferred).Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.Senior leadership and people management expertise.A strong commitment to nurse-led health services and collaborative care.Deep knowledge of evidence-based practices, health legislation, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.Proven ability to work with Maori communities and a passion for improving health outcomes for Maori.Excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset.A relevant health sector tertiary qualification.Postgraduate qualifications and Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practice (preferred).The full salary range is $171,819 - $242,568.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Applications Close 11pm Sunday, 26 January 2025.Please apply and describe your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Please include a tailored CV or Cover Letter if you have one.
Alignment to our Kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the public we serve.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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