Community Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader

About the Company At Health New Zealand - Waitemata, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to our diverse community. As one of the largest and fastest-growing districts in the country, we prioritize the health and well-being of all New Zealanders. Our goal is to create an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring we can effectively meet their needs. About the Role We are currently seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader for a fixed-term position, covering parental leave from July 2025 to early February 2026. This full-time role (1.0 FTE) will involve managing staff and resources to ensure quality service provision within our Allied Health Team 4. In this leadership position, you will provide day-to-day support and guidance to the community team at Waitemata. You will work closely with senior occupational therapists, facilitating professional and workforce development while engaging in quality improvement initiatives. About the Team/Service/Location You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team of clinical leaders across allied health. Collaborating with Team Managers and the Professional Clinical Leader, you will play a key role in resourcing, developing, and managing your team. For more information on living and working in Auckland, please refer to our resources. About You We are looking for an individual who exemplifies strong leadership qualities and is deeply committed to providing quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in a clinical occupational therapy role, with at least two years in a senior clinical leadership position. Key attributes we seek include: - Strong clinical leadership skills - Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities - Effective organizational and self-management skills, with the capacity to handle competing demands - A proactive approach to change and improvement - Demonstrated problem-solving, priority-setting, and planning skills - Flexibility to work across various sites Benefits We recognize the significant contributions of our senior staff to our teams and the community. As a Clinical Leader, you will benefit from: - Support and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth - Mentoring to enhance your leadership skills Additional perks include: - Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme - Discounts at various companies through our Waitemata Work Perks network - Reimbursement of your Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and contributions towards professional association fees - Professional development support How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by July 11, 2025. For any inquiries about the role, please reach out to Vanessa Trotman, Allied Health Team Manager (Team 1), or Katrina Wallis, Professional Clinical Leader for Occupational Therapy at their respective email addresses. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.