Medical Director | Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa

Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading organisation in sexual and reproductive health.

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Medical Director to provide expert medical and clinical leadership. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will play an influential role in shaping the future of our clinical services, strengthening clinical governance and championing safe, high-quality, evidence-based and equitable healthcare.

This role is based at our National Office in Wellington, alongside our Wellington clinic. This is a part-time position of approximately 32 hours per week, with flexibility around working arrangements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic clinical advice and leadership
• Leading clinical governance and supporting the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical standards, policies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Providing professional leadership, oversight, planning and development of our medical workforce
• Championing equitable, culturally safe and client-centred healthcare,
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement
• Building strong relationships across the health sector

You will bring:

• Vocational registration in one of the following areas: family planning and reproductive health, general practice with a Postgraduate Certificate in Women’s Health, obstetrics and gynaecology, or sexual health medicine, with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, governance, quality improvement and the development of clinical services.

• A demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, culturally safe practice and improving equitable health outcomes.

Full details of the role are outlined in the Medical Director Position Description located here.

Closing date: Monday 9 November 2026

Make your early application now. Shortlisting and interviews may occur while advertising is open.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@sexualwellbeing.org.nz.