Allevia Health, formerly known as Healthcare Holdings Limited, is one of the largest private healthcare groups in New Zealand and has 27 operating entities including Allevia Hospitals, one of the country’s largest private surgical facilities providing comprehensive surgical services from its three Auckland sites.

About the role

We invite applications for the role of Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This is a unique role with a twofold focus – to lead the clinical vision and standards across Allevia Health and Allevia Hospitals, and to drive innovation by delivering our vision of a more effective model of patient-centred care in New Zealand, building pathways to deliver integrated, high quality care that is both timely and centred around the patient’s needs.

Reporting jointly to the Managing Director of Allevia Health and the CEO of Allevia Hospitals, the CMO oversees clinical governance for the group, and fosters partnerships between specialists, clinicians, and stakeholders to deliver excellent patient outcomes.

This is a permanent position working at least 4 (flexible) days per week, and we are open to the successful candidate retaining a clinical practice.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Strategic and stakeholder engagement 
• Clinical innovation 
• Operational efficiency and cost management 
• Clinical leadership and governance

Essential qualifications

You're a medical practitioner with current relevant specialist registration (in NZ or Australia), significant clinical leadership experience and a proven track record in clinical governance, quality assurance, advancing integrated and value-based care models, and incident management.

Ideally you'll have a tertiary level qualification in a health service management related field to bring commercial acumen and the ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions.

As an exceptional relationship builder and influential communicator your success in this role will be evidenced by your ability to inspire clinical teams and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

As a dedicated healthcare professional you're committed to keeping abreast of the latest research and international standards for best practice, which will ensure clinical excellence across Allevia Health and Allevia Hospitals.

Apply

To apply, please email CV and cover letter to Jan Arnold, Talent Acquisition Consultant, via jan.arnold@allevia.co.nz  

For role-related queries, call Jan on +64 9 941 4135.