AtPeke Waihanga, our vision is “Independent and productive lives for the people we care for.” We provide a nationwide prosthetic and orthotic service, supported by integrated manufacturing, rehabilitation, coordination of care, and peer support. With eight regional centres and outreach clinics across the motu, we are dedicated to delivering innovative, person-centred care that transforms lives.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Clinical Lead – Integrated Pain Service to guide and grow our national pain service. This role is critical to realising our strategy and ensuring that people experiencing persistent pain receive high-quality, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care.
Job Description
About the role
As Clinical Lead, you will:
Provide strategic and clinical leadership for the Integrated Pain Service.
Maintain a clinical caseload, ensuring best practice in assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Promote collaboration across medical, allied health, psychological, rehabilitation, and prosthetic disciplines.
Lead service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Support education and professional development across teams.
Foster strong partnerships with ACC, Te Whatu Ora, Māori health providers, and the wider rehabilitation community.
This national position is both strategic and hands-on, combining clinical expertise with the opportunity to shape how integrated pain management is delivered throughout New Zealand.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You will be a forward thinking and compassionate clinician with:
A specialist qualification and vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (or eligibility for registration).
Experience in pain management, rehabilitation, or a related field.
A track record of working with interdisciplinary teams and driving service improvement.
Strong skills in clinical governance, quality systems, and stakeholder engagement.
A deep commitment to equity, cultural safety, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Why join us?
At Peke Waihanga, our people are at the heart of what we do. We value innovation, collaboration, and care — reflected in our values:
Peke Waihanga – to make, innovate and create.
Manaaki – to care for all people, welcoming and accepting everyone.
Pūmanawa – our people are the beating heart of our organisation.
Whiria – weaving together technology, research and development to improve lives.
You’ll join a purpose-driven organisation where your expertise will make a tangible impact on people’s independence and quality of life.
How to apply
If you are ready to lead a nationally significant service and help shape the future of pain management in Aotearoa, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and cover letter via the apply button
