National Clinical Network Co-Lead - Renal at Te Whatu Ora, All Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• We are now seeking expressions of interest for a Co-Lead for the Renal National Clinical Network
• Contribute to transforming the future of health
• Be based in any part of Aotearoa NZ
• Applications are open until Sunday, 20 September 2026

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 in the health system we are building. They bring health professionals from across the system together to work 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 t in shaping the health system, ensuring we embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi as fundamental to the mahi we provide, address inequities within our system and deliver improved outcomes for the whānau and communities we serve.

This is an opportunity for an experienced renal clinician to help shape the future direction of renal care across Aotearoa.  Working alongside the existing Co-Lead, you will bring clinical insight, sector relationships and a collaborative approach to national improvement to deliver improved outcomes for patients and whānau.

The National Clinical Network Co-Lead is a funded position to 0.2 FTE.  The term of the Co-Lead role is two years.  You may be based in any part of Aotearoa NZ.  You will be supported by a wider programme team to deliver the National Clinical Network work programme.

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.
2. Please briefly describe the experience, perspectives and capabilities you would bring to the Co-Lead role, including how you would contribute to translating clinical priorities and evidence into national service planning, improvement and investment decisions.
3. Applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be asked to submit a short PowerPoint presentation. Further details of this will be provided after shortlisting.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with a panel by video conference.

About the Service

National Clinical Networks are essential for the 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. More information on the National Clinical Networks can found be on the Health New Zealand website: national-clinical-networks.

About you

A practising renal clinician who is approachable and collaborative leader with a broad understanding of health systems and professional and contextual knowledge to bring sector insights and understanding to the Renal National Clinical Network.  As a National Clinical Network Co-Lead, 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 leadership for renal services
• 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 Renal National Clinical Network
• Bring a broad understanding of the renal continuum and the interdependencies between prevention, early CKD, specialist care, dialysis, transplantation and supportive care.
• Be able to translate clinical evidence, service data and sector perspectives into practical recommendations for national planning, investment and service improvement
• Be well connected to the renal sector and able to bring together different perspectives to support national change.
• Recognise the skills and value 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 Sunday, 20 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz