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. Grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we prioritize partnership, equity, sustainability, and whanau-centered care. Our aim is to create an integrated health system that fosters collaboration among professionals and communities. About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Burwood campus as a Clinical Team Leader. In this permanent full-time position, you will work approximately 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. As part of a dedicated Occupational Therapy team of over 60 professionals, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic patient care, primarily within the inpatient Older Persons rehabilitation setting. You will play a crucial role in leading and enhancing our clinical services alongside fellow Clinical Team Leaders and the Clinical Manager. This position involves contributing to daily operational planning and supporting service improvement initiatives while maintaining a clinical caseload of older patients requiring rehabilitation. Your responsibilities will include: - Ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical services within our Older Persons rehabilitation area, addressing a range of diagnoses and conditions to facilitate safe discharge. - Collaborating with the leadership team and multidisciplinary colleagues to identify and implement service improvements. - Maintaining a designated clinical caseload within the Older Persons inpatient services. - Supporting the development of approximately 8-10 direct report Occupational Therapy team members. - Engaging in continuous professional development in team leadership. About You To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications: - A solid clinical background in a rehabilitation hospital setting, with a minimum of five years of post-qualification experience preferred. - Understanding of the core business needs related to Occupational Therapy service provision. - Previous experience in team leadership and/or project management is desirable. - Strong knowledge of local, national, and international health systems. - Demonstrated experience in training and supervising staff, with the ability to support individual and collective team development. - Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to starting your learning journey. - Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of NZ and a current APC (or eligibility to obtain). Working for Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we prioritize the well-being of our staff and the communities we serve. Our Equity Work Programme focuses on promoting equity in health outcomes across the system, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse communities, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow individuals. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our online careers portal to view the position description and submit your application. For any questions regarding the role, you may 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 this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply promptly.