Clinical Resource Steward

• Clinical Resource Steward, Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
•  Fixed Term/Part Time, Hours negotiable up to 32 hours per fortnight 0.4 FTE, fixed-term for 12 months.

• This is a unique opportunity to help shape a more sustainable future for healthcare while leading initiatives that create lasting benefits for patients, staff and the wider community.

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

Are you a healthcare professional who is passionate about quality improvement, reducing waste, and creating better outcomes for patients, staff, and the environment?

This newly established position is an exciting opportunity to help advance and embed value-based healthcare practices that improve clinical care while supporting environmental sustainability and resource stewardship.

You will work closely with clinical and operational teams to improve patient outcomes and resource utilisation while also reducing waste and enhancing environmental sustainability.

This will require leading and coordinating projects, providing education, influencing change, and supporting staff to adopt clinically appropriate and sustainable clinical practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the future of healthcare, influencing meaningful change and contributing to initiatives that create a more sustainable and resilient healthcare system.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team is committed to promoting sustainable healthcare practices and supporting value-based care across the organisation. We work collaboratively with clinical, operational and support services to deliver innovative solutions that improve resource stewardship while maintaining high standards of patient care.

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About you

As a Clinical Resource Steward, you will bring strong relationship building skills, a passion for sustainability and the ability to drive ideas into practical action for positive change.

• Current registration with a relevant professional body and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Experience working within a healthcare environment and an understanding of hospital operations.
• Experience leading or supporting quality improvement, sustainability or change initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

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 27 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment by email vacancies@hbdhb.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.