Clinical Advisor, Starting Well, Northern - Commissioning Full-time Job

Transforming the Future of Health: Part-time Clinical Advisor Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating a more equitable, accessible, and people-centered health system in Aotearoa, New Zealand? Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Clinical Advisor to join their team in the Northern Region. This part-time position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to improving the health and wellbeing of everyone in the country.

The Opportunity

As a Clinical Advisor at Te Whatu Ora, you will play a vital role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. This position involves designing community-based systems of care, agreeing on health and wellbeing plans, and monitoring outcomes to shape system-wide public health services across the motu. You will work collaboratively with clinical leaders to implement improvements that address equity, quality, and patient safety outcomes.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate for the Clinical Advisor role should hold a relevant clinical professional qualification and have experience in providing clinical governance and advice in service redesign within the life course area. Key skills and experiences include:

• Experience in maternity, oral health, or youth health leadership
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice into service design
• Clinical governance across clinical services
• Leadership in developing relationships and partnerships across sectors and organizations
• Strong communication skills
• Experience operating in a regulated environment

Join the Transformation

Te Whatu Ora is committed to creating a health system that meets the demands of a growing population, addresses inequalities experienced by Māori, and ensures improved access and outcomes for traditionally underserved communities. By joining the team, you will be part of a significant change that will impact generations to come.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Te Whatu Ora values equity, diversity, and inclusion. They encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities, to apply. Skills gained through various life experiences are highly regarded, and the organization welcomes candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills listed in the job description.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this part-time Clinical Advisor position in Auckland, please send your resume and cover letter to Nicole Rickard at nicole.rickard@tewhatuora.govt.nz. To learn more about the role and apply, click on "APPLY NOW" before the application deadline on 28 April.