Clinical Systems Specialist

Clinical Systems Specialist

Location: Dunedin or Invercargill

FTE: 1

Do you want to help make funded health programmes easier to deliver through better clinical systems? WellSouth is seeking a Clinical Systems Specialist to work alongside clinical teams to translate programme needs into practical system solutions that support general practice across Otago and Southland.

At WellSouth, we are dedicated to promoting health equity, ensuring everyone has access to the highest quality of care and enabling better health outcomes for people in the Southern region.

We offer:

• A supportive work environment where you'll make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities.


• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.


• A commitment to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.


• To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your Birthday.


• 5 weeks annual leave after two years


• Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment.  10 days entitlement will be available at 12 months service thereafter.

Position Purpose:

The Clinical Systems Specialist is responsible for overseeing the configuration, implementation, and continuous improvement of clinical systems that support WellSouth’s clinical programmes. This role ensures that clinical systems, including business rules and claiming portals, are designed to meet WellSouth and our contracted providers' needs.

The Clinical Systems Specialist collaborates closely with the Assurance and Performance Lead, Programme Owners/Clinical teams, Data and Digital, and others to deliver high-quality, effective clinical programmes’ systems that align to contracted agreements and services.

What are we looking for:

Skills

• Experience configuring or supporting clinical or digital health systems.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.


• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects or tasks simultaneously, from initiation to completion.


• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organisation.

About you - To be successful in this role you will:

• Bring 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position.


• Hold an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Business Analysis, Data Science or post graduate qualifications in information systems, business analysis.


• Have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to translate clinical needs into practical system functionality.


• Be comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders- including clinical, operational and technical teams- to support effective system changes.


• Be familiar with the healthcare environment and a genuine interest in supporting better patient outcomes through better systems.

 Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

• He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred


• Tōkeke - Equitable


• Manawa whakaute - Respectful


• Pono – Transparent

For the full Position Description click here: Clinical Systems Specialist

Please note that we don’t always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.

Applications close: 19/8/2025

 Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.

 WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.

WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.