Clinical Team Leader | Occupational Therapist

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to all New Zealanders. Our organization is guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, striving for integration, collaboration, and the delivery of a health system rooted in partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centered care, and excellence. We are proud to foster an environment where our staff are at the heart of everything we do. About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Burwood campus Occupational Therapy Team as a Clinical Team Leader. Our team consists of over 60 dedicated Occupational Therapy professionals who collaborate closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. As a Clinical Team Leader, you will play a vital role in our leadership team, working in conjunction with other Clinical Team Leaders and the Clinical Manager to enhance clinical services within the Older Persons’ health and Rehabilitation setting. This position involves contributing to daily operational planning, supporting service improvement initiatives, and managing a clinical caseload within our Older Persons’ Health team, which comprises approximately 12 staff members, including registered Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants. This is a permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday from approximately 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. In this role, you will be responsible for: - Ensuring the daily provision of high-quality clinical services primarily within our older persons' rehabilitation area, addressing multiple diagnoses and conditions that require rehabilitation for safe discharge. - Collaborating closely 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 fostering the development of approximately 8-10 direct report Occupational Therapy team members. - Engaging in ongoing education and experience in team leadership. About You We are looking for candidates with the following skills and qualifications: - A strong clinical background in a rehabilitation hospital setting, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience post-qualification preferred. - An understanding of the core business needs related to Occupational Therapy service provision. - Previous experience in leading a team and/or project management is desirable. - A solid working knowledge of local, national, and international health systems is strongly preferred. - Proven experience in training and supervising staff, with the ability to support the development of the team both collectively and individually. - Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to begin this learning journey. - Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) is essential, or eligibility to obtain this. Working for Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we prioritize the well-being of our people and are committed to being good employers while honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We particularly encourage applications from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If this role aligns with your skills and aspirations, we invite you to apply through our online careers portal. For more information about the position, please contact 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. If you believe this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply promptly.