Clinical Team Leader | Occupational Therapist

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to all New Zealanders. Grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we focus on building a health system founded on partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centered care, and excellence. Our team is committed to ensuring that everyone in our health system considers equity in their work, promoting the necessary cultural changes to achieve equitable health outcomes for all. We welcome applications from diverse communities, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow groups. About the Role At our Burwood campus, we are seeking an experienced and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team as a Clinical Team Leader. Our team consists of over 60 professionals who collaborate closely with a wider multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic patient care. As a Clinical Team Leader, you will play a vital role in our leadership team, working alongside other Clinical Team Leaders and the Clinical Manager to enhance clinical services within the Older Persons’ health and rehabilitation setting. Your responsibilities will include daily operational planning, supporting service improvement initiatives, and managing a clinical caseload within our Older Persons’ Health team, which comprises approximately 12 staff, including registered Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants. This is a permanent full-time position, operating Monday to Friday, approximately from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. In this role, you will be responsible for: - Ensuring the provision of high-quality clinical services primarily in our older persons’ rehabilitation area, catering to patients with various diagnoses and conditions who require rehabilitation for safe discharge. - Collaborating with the leadership team and multidisciplinary colleagues to identify and implement service improvement initiatives. - Maintaining a designated clinical caseload within older persons’ inpatient services. - Supporting and developing approximately 8-10 direct report Occupational Therapy team members. - Engaging in ongoing education and experience in team leadership. About You To succeed in this role, you should possess the following skills: - A solid clinical background in a rehabilitation hospital setting, with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience preferred. - An understanding of the core business needs related to Occupational Therapy service provision. - Previous experience in team leadership and/or project management is desirable. - A strong working knowledge of local, national, and international health systems is preferred. - Proven experience in training and supervising staff, with the ability to foster individual and team development. - Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to beginning this journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth. - Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of NZ and current annual practicing certificate (APC) is essential or eligibility to obtain. Benefits At Health New Zealand, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being good employers and fulfilling our equal employment opportunity obligations. We provide a supportive and experienced team environment that encourages the ongoing development of leadership skills through on-the-job training opportunities. You will have the chance to maintain and refine your clinical skills while delivering first-hand care to our patient group. How to Apply To view the position description and apply for this role, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application. If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement. If you believe this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply now.