Primary Care Liaison

2 weeks ago

Manawatu District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui**
**Location**: Whanganui Hospital and Community Settings

**Make a real difference in integrated healthcare**

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced General Practitioner to step into a strategic clinical leadership role as Primary Care Liaison within Health New Zealand - Whanganui.

In this role, you will champion integrated care by strengthening communication, coordination and collaboration between primary care teams and hospital-based services. Your work will support improved access to specialist services, reduce avoidable hospital admissions, and ensure continuity of care for our communities.

This is a unique opportunity to shape future models of care as part of the Pae Ora transformation and health sector reforms.

**Mō te tūranga | About the role**

As Primary Care Liaison, you will:

- Act as the key conduit between primary care and secondary care services
- Support and educate primary care teams on referral pathways and service access
- Facilitate earlier clinical intervention and patient-centred management plans
- Champion Health Pathways, Transfer of Care and Test Results Responsibility, and system navigation resources
- Collaborate with hospital and community clinicians to improve referral quality and patient flow this includes working closely with Clinical Directors, Medical Directors of acute/non acute care and the CMO
- Contribute to achieving national health targets, including Elective Services Patient Flow Indicators (ESPIs)
- Continue to maintain active clinical practice as part of your role

**Mōu | About you**

To thrive in this role, you will have:

- Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in General Practice
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in clinical practice within the NZ health system
- Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills across care sectors
- A commitment to equity and improving health outcomes
- The ability to influence through collegial engagement and evidence-based advocacy
- A pragmatic, collaborative approach to complex system challenges

Ideally you will bring experience in service design, transformation projects, or working groups focused on clinical governance or health performance.

**Ngā hua | What we offer**
- An opportunity to lead integrated care improvements across the Whanganui region
- A flexible working model that supports continued clinical practice
- A supportive and collaborative environment aligned with Te Mauri o Rongo - the New Zealand Health Charter
- A region where your work will directly impact community wellbeing

**APPLY NOW**

This is your chance to help shape a health system that is more connected, equitable and person-centred. If you are passionate about clinical leadership and system improvement, we want to hear from you.

**Kent, Recruitment Consultan**t

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