National Clinical Network Co-Lead - National Clinical Networks (Diabetes)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health as a Co-Lead within our National Clinical Networks
• Be based in any part of Aotearoa NZ
• The plan to establish 20 Networks has been confirmed
• EOIs to be Co-Leads of the following network has reopened:
  • Diabetes
• Applications are open until 24 May 2024. 

Status of other National Clinical Network EOIs

• EOIs to be Co-Leads of Rural Health, Urology and Vascular Surgery Networks are also open. Learn more and apply.
• EOIs to be Co-Leads of Radiology, Infection Services and Critical Care has now closed.
• EOIs to be Co-Leads for the following Networks will be phased over the coming months. The plan is for all these Networks to be operational this year.
  • Respiratory
  • Cancer
  • Pathology
  • Ear, Nose and Throat
  • Child Health

Learn more about the National Clinical Networks

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

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.

National Clinical Networks will be grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and all roles will involve co-leadership and partnership with Health New Zealand's Hauora Māori Services Group. This group has been established to accommodate the transition of Te Aka Whai Ora and ensure their valuable work continues. All National Clinical Networks 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 Hauora Māori Services Group will appoint one Co-Lead, in the same way that Te Aka Whai Ora did, ensuring the intended co-leadership continues.

The Hauora Māori Services Group will also provide Co-Leads the vital connection to one another, Māori health leadership and insights into their programmes and priorities to support them carry out this important part of their role.

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: 

1. Provide a cover letter setting out your interest in the position. Your letter should state which network you are interested in co-leading and indicate whether you see yourself being a Health NZ or Hauora Māori Services Group appointee, or both.  
2. Submit a short (max 2 pages) resume of your career highlights as it pertains to Diabetes and your leadership experience.
3. 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.

Mōu | About you

A practicing 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 National Clinical Network for Diabetes.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

As a National Clinical Network Co-Lead for Diabetes, 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
• 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 National Clinical Network for Diabetes
• 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

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever-changing world

Health NZ supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

The Te Reo part of our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Health NZ we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

 Tō tūranga i roto i Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Anesha Pillay via  anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

N.B.  Given that all National Clinical Networks contracts are issued by Health NZ, there is no impact on Co-Leads who were previously appointed by Te Aka Whai Ora.