= The Position = A rare opportunity exists for a clinical leader with a passion for patient-focused care to provide strategic development and medical leadership to the Cardiovascular Directorate Auckland District Health Board. You will provide overall management to a highly skilled and diverse multi-disciplinary team of health professionals. The Directorate provides national, regional, and local cardiology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, and cardiothoracic and vascular intensive care unit services. The Director will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Directorate’s strategic and business plans. You will take ownership of the annual operating budget and drive performance against internal and external financial targets and obligations. = The Hospital = Auckland District Health Board is committed to excellence in patient care, research, training, and community service. Auckland DHB has three major facilities including New Zealand’s largest public hospital, Auckland City Hospital. Auckland City Hospital provides acute medical and surgical services including: children and young people's services, women's health, surgical services, cardiothoracic, clinical support, medical services, laboratory and radiology. = The Location = Auckland is ideally located to enjoy some of the best scenery in the country. In just half an hour you can be almost anywhere - sailing to an island, trekking through the rainforest, picnicking on a volcano, sampling wines at a vineyard or wandering a wild, black sand surf beach. Auckland has a vibrant arts community and prides itself on its happening restaurant, café, and shopping precincts. Given Auckland’s size it has the best range of schooling options available in the country with an amazing variety of private and public facilities of primary, secondary and tertiary levels, along with an excellent public health system, Auckland is a great place to call home. = Essential Criteria = You will have an outstanding clinical record, an understanding of cardiovascular services and will be highly respected amongst your professional peers, demonstrating your experience in delivering effective, sustainable healthcare services in a large, multifaceted healthcare environment including staff management, financial management and change management. = If you are interested in a change and would like to find out more contact Nathan today for a confidential discussion =