National Clinical Network Co-Lead

• Contribute to transforming the future of health as a Co-Lead within our Pathology National Clinical Network
• Be based in any part of Aotearoa NZ
• We are now seeking expressions of interest for Co-Leads for the Pathology National Clinical Network
• Applications are open until 31 October 2025

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

Be part of Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora's journey to create a more cohesive, accessible and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

National Clinical Networks are a vital clinical enabler of the new health system we are building. They involve health professions from across the system working with whānau and consumers to influence how we prioritise, drive system change, and remove unwarranted variation through the development of national standards and models of care. Clinicians across the motu have a critical role to play in shaping the new health system, ensuring we embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi as fundamental to the mahi we provide, address inequities that are within our system and deliver improved outcomes for the whānau and communities we serve. Te Pae Tata identifies the establishment of national networks as a key step in removing unwarranted variations in access to care, waiting times and clinical practice.

The Pathology National Clinical Network will be led by dedicated Clinical Co-Leads and consist of a broader National Clinical Network membership to deliver improved outcomes for patients and whānau.

The National Clinical Network Co-Lead is a funded position to 0.2 FTE (up to 0.4 FTE across the two positions). The initial term of the Co-Lead roles is two years, and you may be based in any part of Aotearoa NZ. You will be supported by a wider programme team to deliver on the work programme of the National Clinical Network. On appointment, you will lead the appointment of the wider National Clinical Network membership with your Co-Lead.

The Expression of Interest process for appointment to a National Clinical Network Co-Lead is:

• Provide a cover letter setting out your interest in the position.

• Submit a short (max 2 pages) resume of your career highlights as it pertains to your pathology career and your leadership experience.

• Applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be asked to submit a short power point presentation. Further details of this will be provided after shortlisting.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with a panel nominated by the National Clinical Networks. This interview will be by video conference.

About the Team/Service/ Location

National Clinical Networks are essential for the new health system, involving health professionals and whānau to drive system change and develop national standards. Clinicians play a crucial role in embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, addressing inequities, and improving outcomes. The establishment of these networks is key to removing variations in clinical practice and access to care, as identified in Te Pae Tata. More information on the National Clinical Networks can found be on the Health New Zealand website: national-clinical-networks.

About you

A practicing Pathology clinician who is an approachable and collaborative leader with a broad understanding of health systems and professional and contextual knowledge to bring sector insights and understanding to the Pathology National Clinical Network. As a National Clinical Network Co-Lead for Pathology, you will be accountable for development and delivery of the national work programme and will:

• Be a practising clinician who provides local &/or regional professional and clinical governance leadership for Pathology
• Be invested in your own cultural competency & enact Te Tiriti by holding the National Clinical Network and health system to account, driving opportunities for service improvement that leads to equal health outcomes for Māori
• Be an approachable, collaborative leader ensuring the people you work with feel heard and empowered
• Use your broad understanding of health systems and your professional and contextual knowledge to bring sector insights and understanding to the Pathology National Clinical Network
• Be highly connected to inter-professional teams and the wider sector with the credibility and capability to be a 'leader of leaders'
• Recognise the skills and contribution of our kaimahi at all parts of the patient pathway in your speciality
• Be committed to eliminating unwarranted variation and pursuing equity in health care across the motu and utilising your communication, negotiating and influencing skills to build consensus amongst stakeholders

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 Friday, 31 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay