Job Description
Permanent Part-time .4 FTE Role based in our Southern Region
Lead meaningful system change that improves care for communities.
A unique opportunity to combine clinical insight with system leadership
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to over 5 million New Zealanders.
We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.
Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
About the Role
As a Clinical Integrator, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and implementing service improvement and development across the district health system. Working in partnership with the Planning, Funding and Outcomes (PFO) Sub-regional/District Group Manager, you will support the development of service redesign initiatives and lead the local implementation of these improvements.
In this role, you will bring together clinicians and system leaders across primary care, community services, public health, and hospital services to strengthen clinical pathways and address interface issues that impact patient care. This is a unique opportunity to influence system-wide change, improve health equity, and support better outcomes for patients and whānau while maintaining your clinical practice as a GP or Nurse Practitioner.
About the Team
The Clinical Integrator works closely with a broad network of clinical and system leaders including Clinical Advisors, PFO Clinical Directors, Regional Chief Clinical leaders (Medical, Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health), and district Planning, Funding and Outcomes teams. The role also partners with colleagues across Hospital and Specialist Services (HSS), National Public Health Services (NPHS), and primary and community care to design and implement improvements that strengthen the health system and improve outcomes across the district.
About you
You are a respected clinician with strong system thinking and a passion for improving healthcare delivery. You bring credibility, influence, and the ability to bring people together to drive change.
Relevant tertiary medical qualification with current Vocational Registration in New Zealand.
Minimum 5 years' clinical practice within the NZ public health system, with at least 2 years in a clinical system leadership role.
Proven experience as a change leader, with the ability to respectfully challenge the status quo and improve systems and outcomes.
Demonstrated experience in system and service design.
Strong experience building and influencing relationships and partnerships across sectors, including clinicians and Māori and Pacific communities.
Ability to think strategically and conceptually, anticipating long-term clinical and financial impacts of decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to senior leaders, boards, and Ministers.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply, please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11:59PM Wednesday 20 May 2026. For further information, please contact Lynda Francis on [email protected]
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
Lead meaningful system change that improves care for communities.
A unique opportunity to combine clinical insight with system leadership
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to over 5 million New Zealanders.
We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.
Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
About the Role
As a Clinical Integrator, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and implementing service improvement and development across the district health system. Working in partnership with the Planning, Funding and Outcomes (PFO) Sub-regional/District Group Manager, you will support the development of service redesign initiatives and lead the local implementation of these improvements.
In this role, you will bring together clinicians and system leaders across primary care, community services, public health, and hospital services to strengthen clinical pathways and address interface issues that impact patient care. This is a unique opportunity to influence system-wide change, improve health equity, and support better outcomes for patients and whānau while maintaining your clinical practice as a GP or Nurse Practitioner.
About the Team
The Clinical Integrator works closely with a broad network of clinical and system leaders including Clinical Advisors, PFO Clinical Directors, Regional Chief Clinical leaders (Medical, Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health), and district Planning, Funding and Outcomes teams. The role also partners with colleagues across Hospital and Specialist Services (HSS), National Public Health Services (NPHS), and primary and community care to design and implement improvements that strengthen the health system and improve outcomes across the district.
About you
You are a respected clinician with strong system thinking and a passion for improving healthcare delivery. You bring credibility, influence, and the ability to bring people together to drive change.
Relevant tertiary medical qualification with current Vocational Registration in New Zealand.
Minimum 5 years' clinical practice within the NZ public health system, with at least 2 years in a clinical system leadership role.
Proven experience as a change leader, with the ability to respectfully challenge the status quo and improve systems and outcomes.
Demonstrated experience in system and service design.
Strong experience building and influencing relationships and partnerships across sectors, including clinicians and Māori and Pacific communities.
Ability to think strategically and conceptually, anticipating long-term clinical and financial impacts of decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to senior leaders, boards, and Ministers.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply, please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11:59PM Wednesday 20 May 2026. For further information, please contact Lynda Francis on [email protected]
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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