Strategic Clinical Advisor – Public Health

About the role

The Strategic Clinical Advisor will lead national efforts to improve treatment safety and prevention across Aotearoa New Zealand. This senior position works within a newly established Chief Clinical Office to shape public‑health policy and practice.

Key responsibilities

• Shape a national treatment safety and prevention programme.
• Influence health system partners through evidence‑based clinical leadership.
• Collaborate with the newly established Chief Clinical Office to drive impactful public‑health initiatives.
• Provide national public‑health leadership to strengthen treatment safety, prevention and system learning across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in clinical practice and public‑health strategy.
• Proven ability to work with government, health agencies and other system partners.
• Strong analytical and evidence‑interpretation skills.
• Leadership experience in national health programmes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $245,036‑$269,550 per year.
• Hybrid work arrangement in Auckland.
• Opportunity to influence national health policy and safety programmes.