Workforce Development Lead

Title: Workforce Development Lead

Location: Dunedin

FTE: 1.0 (37.5 hours per week)

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 will 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 Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


• To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer a competitive salary, 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.


• Inhouse equity training, Te Reo training and associated professional development.


• We are a rainbow tick certified workplace, the first PHO in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  
  

Position Purpose:

The Workforce Development Lead provides portfolio leadership and coordination for workforce development initiatives across WellSouth and the wider primary care sector within the Southern region.

The role acts as a central point of integration for workforce development activity delivered across multiple teams and programmes within WellSouth. This includes strengthening workforce development pathways, coordinating education initiatives, supporting workforce planning, and ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and regional health system needs.

The Workforce Development Lead works collaboratively with clinical leaders, programme teams, tertiary education providers, and sector partners to strengthen workforce capability and sustainability across the primary care workforce.

What are we looking for:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in health, workforce development, education, or a related discipline.


• A Postgraduate qualification is desirable.


• 7-8 years’ experience in a related position.


• Ability to deal with unexpected situations and circumstances while maintaining a professional manner.


• Understanding of adult learning and education pedagogy.


• Experience in workforce development, workforce planning, education leadership, or health sector programme management.


• Strong understanding of the New Zealand primary health sector.


• Experience developing or coordinating workforce development initiatives or training programmes.


• Experience working with tertiary education providers and sector partners.


• Experience supporting health workforce programmes or sector initiatives desirable.


• Ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders.

 Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

• He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred


• Tōkeke - Equitable


• Manawa whakaute - Respectful


• Pono – Transparent

For the full Job Description click here: Position Description

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

Applications close: 14 April 2026 

Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.

WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We are rainbow-tick accredited and are committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.