Public Health Medicine Leadership Position

5 days ago


New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Te Manawa Taki, Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand Full time

Job Description:

As a senior clinical leader, the Regional Clinical Director Public Health Medicine plays a crucial role in the Regional Public Health Service. This position is part of the Regional Leadership Group and serves as the initial Chair of the Regional Clinical and Professional Leadership Team.

About Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand

Established on 1 July 2022, Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system across New Zealand. With functions delivered at local, district, regional, and national levels, it weaves the former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Te Whatu Ora's Responsibilities

  • Manages all health services, including hospital and specialist services, primary and community care.
  • Plays a key role in planning nationally for consistent delivery of hospital and specialist services across the country.
  • Manages national contracts.

About Te Manawa Taki

One of the four Te Whatu Ora regions, Te Manawa Taki is rich in diversity, spanning across the Waikato, Lakes, Bay of Plenty, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki. It services major population centres like Tauranga, Rotorua, Gisborne, New Plymouth, and Hamilton.

Why Work with Us?

  • We cover an area of 56,728 km2, or 21% of New Zealand's landmass.
  • We serve 985,285 people (2020/21 population projections), including 265,360 Māori (27%) and 43 local iwi groups.

Please Apply

All applications must include a covering letter detailing your reasons for applying for this position. Please highlight why your skills, experience, and personal qualities make you suitable for this role.



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