Medical Lead Bowel Screen

Medical Lead – National Bowel Screening Programme | Palmerston North | Permenent Part-Time (0.2 FTE)

A unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership and shape the future of bowel screening services across the region.

Join MidCentral and play a key role in strengthening the delivery and quality of the National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP), contributing to improved cancer outcomes for our communities.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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 the Clinical Lead for the National Bowel Screening Programme, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, sustainable screening service across MidCentral.

You will influence programme design and future direction while supporting clinical governance and performance. This role sits within the Regional Cancer Treatment Service portfolio, offering strong integration with wider cancer care services and opportunities to contribute to regional and national outcomes.

About you

You will bring:

• Specialist qualification as a Gastroenterologist or General Surgeon
• Experience within the National Bowel Screening Programme (or equivalent service)
• Strong understanding of NSU Bowel Screening Quality Standards
• Proven clinical leadership and stakeholder engagement capability
• Ability to influence service design, quality improvement, and system performance

About the Team/Service

The National Bowel Screening Programme sits within the Regional Cancer Treatment Service, providing a strong platform for integrated and high-quality cancer care across the region. The service is focused on continuous improvement, quality assurance, and sustainable service delivery.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

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 by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Armstrong Maria.Armstrong@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

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

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