Lead advocacy and insights that influence health system-level change
Champion equity through a strong Te Tiriti lens
Permanent leadership role based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners | Te Whare Tohu Rata o Aotearoa is the professional body and postgraduate educational provider for specialist GPs and Rural Hospital Specialists across Aotearoa.
Driven by kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga, mana taurite, and auaha, the College is committed to improving health outcomes and reducing inequities for communities throughout New Zealand.
Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role Reporting to the Tumuaki Māori | Head of Equity and Advocacy, this role leads a small team delivering submissions, position statements, white papers, sector insights, and evidence-informed advocacy that influences government, the wider health sector, and internal decision-making.
A key focus is ensuring advocacy and insights are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and centred on achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, rural communities, and other priority groups.
This role also offers the opportunity to help shape how AI is responsibly embedded into advocacy and insights functions, supporting research, analysis, and the development of future-focused ways of working.
Mōu | About You You will bring experience across advocacy, policy, insights, or research, alongside a strong understanding of the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity within the health sector.
You’ll be a confident relationship builder with strong written and analytical capability, leadership experience, and the ability to navigate fast-moving and complex environments. Curiosity toward AI and emerging technologies, paired with sound judgement and a collaborative approach, will also be key.
This is a highly visible leadership opportunity where you can help shape the future direction of advocacy, equity, and evidence-informed decision making within the primary health sector.
Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!
Applications close midnight Friday 12th June 2026
To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 or Russell Spratt on 029 446 3770 for a confidential kōrero.
To apply, you must have valid working rights in New Zealand. We’ll be reviewing candidates as they come through, so we encourage early applications.
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