Chief Allied Health, Scientific and Technical

Contribute to transforming the future of health in this pivotal role as the Chief Allied Health, Scientific and Technical
- Permanent
- Timaru Hospital - South Canterbury

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

**About the Role**

The District Chief Allied Health, Scientific and Technical provides strategic district clinical leadership, management oversight, and support for Allied Health, Scientific and Technical (AHST) services regionally. Fostering a culture of connectedness and continuous improvement, through collaboration and strong partnerships with clinical, multidisciplinary and operational leaders, you will aim to deliver high-quality patient care and outcomes. You will be responsible for leading, motivating and inspiring AHST colleagues, and the wider health workforce. Ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality patient care, clinical strategies and achievement of Health New Zealand’s goals. As a member of the District Leadership Team, the District Chief Allied Health, Scientific and Technical has a critical role in providing and demonstrating leadership including accountability for managing health resources. The role will role model interprofessional working and lead the development of advanced and extended practice which support alternative service delivery models, taking a whole of system approach to alternative models of care.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior allied health, scientific and technical professional with relevant leadership experience to step into.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

The Chief Allied Health, Scientific and Technical is a senior clinical leadership role based within the district. Reporting directly to the Group Director of Operations (GDO) with a dotted professional line to the Regional Chief Allied Health Scientific and Technical (once appointed).

**About you**
- A registered professional with extensive experience in and knowledge of the health sector.
- 5+ years’ relevant senior clinical leadership experience
- In depth knowledge and experience related to clinical service provisions.
- In depth experience in and knowledge of clinical quality and best practice and improving care delivery.
- Strategic leadership capability with proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions that drive long term success.
- Experienced in identifying and driving continuous improvement to enhance process and deliver high quality health outcomes.
- Proven ability to provide professional advice to team members in relation to clinical and operational skills and practice.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

**Working for Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora means ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

**Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**
- your story with us in your cover letter.

**How to Apply**

Position description

Permanent/Full Time

**Job no**:BMAN5138546

**Location**:Corporate Services (Gardens Block)

**Closing Date**:Friday, 28 February 2025