Clinical Operations Lead

2 days ago


Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Join a team of passionate public health professionals
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Located in: Te Manawa Taki

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 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

We have a permanent opportunity available to join our Te Manawa Taki Regional team as a Clinical Operations Lead.

The Clinical Operations Lead will provide support to the Manager, People and Operations focussing on the operational and workforce coordination of the clinical teams. In this role you will provide management and day-to-day operational coordination and support for the clinical workforce to deliver the NPHS regional strategic, policy and operational priorities to enable the realisation of Pae Ora. You will also provide operational support, facilitate and manage the placements of Registrars, House Officers and Medical Students. This includes leading recruitment processes, engagement with central contract teams, co- ordination of rosters and working in partnership with the Workplace Supervisor.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

You will be proactive, strategic, and capable of supporting the day-to-day planning for the clinical teams. You are experienced in developing, implementing and reviewing operational processes with a quality improvement lens You also bring with you, an ability to work collaboratively with others and to maximise the contributions of individuals and teams to achieve results.

  • Relevant tertiary qualification and/or comparable experience
  • Full current drivers licence
  • Maximise the quality and contributions of individuals and teams to achieve the organisation's vision, purpose and goals
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels within the public and private sectors, related industry and community interest groups and the wider national and international communities

Working for 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 Monday, 1 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillayat

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.



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