Clinical Director – General Practitioner

• Senior clinical leadership role providing governance, strategic advice and hands-on GP care within an integrated rural health service in Golden Bay.
• Key position leading clinical quality, service innovation and primary care delivery in partnership with multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders.
• Opportunity to shape models of care and improve equity and outcomes in a close-knit community-focused environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Golden Bay Community Health (GBCH), supported by Nelson Bays Primary Health, delivers integrated, community-centred healthcare services with a strong emphasis on equity, wellbeing and keeping people healthy.

This is a unique opportunity to join GBCH as Clinical Director – General Practitioner, providing clinical leadership and governance while maintaining hands-on patient care. Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Clinical Governance Committee and guiding clinical excellence across the organisation.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, community partners and regional stakeholders to ensure high-quality, culturally appropriate care that meets the needs of the Golden Bay population.

THE ROLE

This role offers the opportunity to lead clinical quality and innovation within a highly integrated rural health service. You will influence the development of models of care, support the implementation of national and regional health initiatives, and ensure services are aligned with evolving primary care priorities.

As Clinical Director, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, clinical excellence and equity, ensuring that services respond effectively to community needs, including Māori, whānau and other priority populations.

This is a highly visible leadership role combining strategic influence, governance, and clinical practice, ideal for a values-driven GP seeking broader system impact while remaining connected to patient care.

THE CANDIDATE

You are an experienced General Practitioner with strong clinical credibility and a passion for leadership, quality improvement and community-based care.

You will bring:

• Current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (or equivalent), ideally with or working towards vocational registration (RNZCGP).
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to guide teams, influence clinical practice and drive service improvement.
• Strong commitment to clinical governance, quality assurance and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of the primary care landscape and ability to respond to national and regional health priorities.
• Cultural competence and a demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving outcomes for Māori and underserved populations.
• Ability to work effectively in a rural, multidisciplinary environment with a collaborative and adaptable approach.

This role will suit a clinically credible, community-minded leader who is passionate about rural health, values integrated care, and thrives in a role that blends leadership, governance and hands-on practice.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:

David Price
National Manager, New Zealand
​M. +64 (0)21 0239 2211 | E. dprice@hardygroupintl.com

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date for applications is Monday, 22 June 2026.

The reference number to include in your application is H26_5512.