Regional Clinical Lead, Allied Health, Scientific & Technical - Hauora Māori Service

• Full-time, permanent position
• Roles based in the following regions
  
  • Te Ikaroa, Central Region
  • Te Waipounamu, South Island

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

As Regional Clinical Lead – Allied Health, Scientific & Technical, you'll play a key role in shaping the delivery of Hauora Māori services. You'll provide clinical leadership and operational support to ensure services are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and responsive to the needs of whānau.

Working in partnership with planning and funding teams, hospital services, and Māori health providers, you'll help design and deliver whānau-centred models of care that reflect Māori values and aspirations. Your leadership will strengthen connections across the system and ensure allied health, scientific, and technical services are integrated, culturally safe, and clinically excellent.

Your leadership will influence:

• Regional service delivery and clinical excellence across allied health, scientific, and technical disciplines
• Integration of Māori models of care
• Strong partnerships across clinical disciplines and operational teams

About the Team/Service

The Hauora Māori Service within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is a driving force for equity and excellence. Our regionalised model ensures decisions are made close to whānau, empowering communities and improving access to care. By devolving resources and decision-making to the regions, we ensure those closest to service users are shaping how healthcare is delivered. We are committed to a system that is responsive to Māori aspirations and grounded in Te Ao Māori.

About you

You're a leader in allied health, scientific, and technical services, with a deep understanding of Māori health and a commitment to equity. You bring strategic insight, clinical expertise, and a collaborative spirit that strengthens partnerships and drives transformation.

You have experience leading regional AHS&T services, fostering a culture of connectedness, continuous improvement, and high-quality care. You work in partnership with other clinical disciplines and operational leaders to deliver safe, integrated services that respond to what matters most to whānau.

You'll bring:

• Allied Health registration and a current New Zealand practising certificate
• A Professional Development Recognition Portfolio (PDRP)
• 8+ years of senior allied health leadership and advisory experience
• Proven Māori leadership experience and the ability to influence senior decision-makers

You'll work closely with other Regional Clinical Leads – Allied Health, Scientific & Technical across the motu and collaborate with the Chief Allied Health Officer, Hauora Māori Service to improve outcomes for Māori.

Why Join Us?

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we're building a health system that reflects the communities we serve. We value diversity and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

Applications close: 12 September 2025

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 Zerissa Ong on zerissa.ong@tewhatuora.govt.nz    

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position.