Director of Allied Health - MHAIDSat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -

DunedinPermanent, part-time role (0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week)Strategic and professional leadership positionGrowing and empowering our allied health professionalsHealth 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 roleThis senior leadership role provides strategic and operational direction for Allied Health Services, ensuring contemporary, patient-focused models of care are delivered across the district.You will:lead and support professional leadersstrengthen multidisciplinary partnershipsdrive excellence in clinical standards, workforce development, and service performancechampion integrated careoptimise resourcescontribute to system-wide planning to achieve safe, effective, and equitable health outcomesprovide strategic and operational leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centred allied health serviceslead, mentor, and develop allied health professional leaders to practice at the top of scopepartner with clinical and operational leaders to strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and service integrationdrive clinical quality, safety, and continuous improvement across hospital and community settingscontribute to organisational planning, resource management, and achievement of district and regional objectives.View position description.About youYou are an experienced and values-driven allied health leader with a strong track record of delivering strategic and operational excellence across complex health environments.

You bring deep sector knowledge, a commitment to equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality, patient-focused outcomes. With a collaborative leadership style, you influence at senior levels, foster professional growth, and champion best practice, safety, and continuous improvement across services.You will have the following skills and experience:Relevant postgraduate qualification and current registration/practising certification (where applicable), with at least 10 years experienceProven senior leadership experience with strong knowledge of clinical quality, best practice, and health system deliveryDemonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and advancing equitable health outcomesExceptional relationship management skills, with the ability to influence across clinical, operational, and community stakeholdersHigh levels of integrity, adaptability, and accountability, with a focus on developing people and driving service excellenceWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 24 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd james.boyd@southerndhb.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.