Director - Women's Health

** This role is open to Health New Zealand employees only **

• Working Te Papakāinga Atawhai o Tāmaki Auckland City Hospital - Full-Time / Permanent role.
• Champion equitable health outcomes and ensure Te Tiriti principles are embedded in all Womens Health services
• Be part of a high-performing team, clinically informed leadership and operational oversight across Womens Health, ensuring performance and delivery align with Te Toka Tumais strategic goals and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reporting to support healthcare transformation
• Responsible for promoting high-quality clinical outcomes, fostering a culture of accountability across disciplines, and oversee staff performance appraisals and leadership development.
• Represents Te Toka Tumai within the health service and broader community, working closely with Māori Health Leads, senior leaders, and governance bodies to contribute to integrated, high-performing care systems and strategic planning.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Join Health New Zealand | Te Toka Tumai Auckland and play a vital leadership role in supporting the Surgical and Perioperative Directorate. These roles are senior leadership positions accountable for all aspects of performance and delivery across the Directorate.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader for the role of Director of Womens Health, a pivotal position within Te Toka Tumai Auckland. Reporting to the Group Director of Operations, this role holds full accountability for the performance and delivery of services within the Womens Health Directorate.

As the most senior post in the Directorate, the Director provides visible, clinically informed leadership and operational oversight across critical areas including clinical governance, risk management, research and development, and service improvement.

The successful candidate will champion high-quality clinical outcomes, foster a culture of accountability, and ensure Te Tiriti o Waitangi is upheld in all aspects of service delivery.

Working in close partnership with the Māori Health Lead and senior leaders across Te Toka Tumai and Te Whatu Ora, the Director will contribute to integrated, high-performing care systems and represent the organisation across the health sector and community.

This role also plays a key part in strategic planning and reporting to senior leadership and governance bodies. While we are seeking a clinician with strong leadership capabilities, we welcome applications from non-clinical leaders who can demonstrate high clinical credibility and a commitment to patient-centred care.

For more information, please visit the position description here.

About the Team/Service

At Te Toka Tumai Auckland, were not just hiring were building the future. Aotearoas health system is in an exciting period of transformation, underpinned by the vision of Pae Ora / Healthy Futures. Together, were creating a more equitable, accessible, and people-centred health system that works for everyone.

About you

Drawing on significant clinical leadership experience within complex healthcare settings, you will provide strategic oversight of clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and equitable patient care. Your expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams, clinical governance, and resource allocation will drive system-wide improvements and support robust change management. With a focus on clinical quality and service efficiency, you will champion best practices and evidence-based decision-making, all while upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ensuring financial stewardship. Your leadership will empower teams, foster continuous improvement, and maintain high standards of clinical performance and patient outcomes.

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.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Belinda Peddie

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.