National Education Lead – Development
National Education Lead – Development
National Support Office
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
As the National Education Lead – Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of clinical excellence across Southern Cross Healthcare. Leading the strategic design, implementation, and continuous evolution of the Pathways to Excellence pillar within our Clinical Academy, you will create structured, transparent, and meaningful development pathways that recognise and reward outstanding clinical practice. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how our nurses, anaesthetic technicians, and wider clinical workforce grow, develop, and thrive within New Zealand’s largest private healthcare organisation.
In this nationally focused leadership role, you will drive key initiatives including the Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP), Career Progression Pathways, the SCHL Clinical Development Fund, and International Certification Programmes. Working closely with clinical leaders, educators, professional bodies, and stakeholders across the organisation, you will champion innovative, future-focused development programmes that align with our values, regulatory standards, and strategic goals — while helping to strengthen workforce capability, engagement, and retention.
You will also lead change and continuous improvement initiatives that embed a culture of lifelong learning, professional excellence, and innovation across the network. From supporting the optimisation of digital learning platforms and development tracking, to leading engagement and communication strategies that inspire participation and growth, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both our people and the future of healthcare delivery in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is a full-time (0.8-1 FTE) permanent position preferably based in our National Support Office in the Auckland CBD.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Proven experience in clinical education, professional development, or workforce capability roles, with the ability to inspire growth and uplift clinical excellence
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale or national development programmes such as PDRP, certification frameworks, or capability initiatives
- Strong knowledge of regulatory and professional practice frameworks including NCNZ and MSCNZ standards
- Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders at all levels, and deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes across complex environments
- Registered Health Professional with a current Annual Practising Certificate
- Postgraduate qualification in Nursing, Education, Health Leadership, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred)
- Strategic and forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to align development initiatives to organisational priorities and future workforce needs
- Collaborative leadership style with exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement capability
- Passion for innovative learning approaches, digital enablement, and continuous improvement in clinical education
- Strong programme management and execution capability, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and sustainable impact
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
- Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:
- Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
- Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
- Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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