Clinical Leader - Physiotherapy

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. We are focused on building a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centered care, and excellence through integration and collaboration. Our guiding philosophy is captured in the saying, "My strength is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many." About the Role We are looking for an innovative and passionate Physiotherapist to join our Allied Health Team as a Clinical Leader in Physiotherapy. In this role, you will provide day-to-day clinical, professional, and cultural leadership to the physiotherapy team. You will also contribute to the strategic planning of the department while managing clinical caseloads. Additionally, you will support the Allied Health Team Manager in clinical aspects such as recruitment, onboarding, and rostering. About You The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a core focus on supporting, enabling, and developing our team to deliver high-quality results for our patients. Your strong communication skills will enable you to effectively delegate responsibilities and build trust within the team. As a Clinical Leader, you will be resilient to change and capable of having honest and courageous conversations that drive improvement and equitable outcomes for the individuals and whanau we care for. Essential Skills and Experience - A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience - Experience in clinical teaching, training, and staff development - Desirable experience in people leadership or management - Ability to make judgements in complex situations with incomplete information - Experience in case management - Knowledge of New Zealand Health and Disability sector standards and the Privacy Act within a health context - Experience in quality and service improvement activities - Familiarity with policy and procedure review and development - Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to beginning your learning journey - Experience in projects or initiatives that align with Te Tiriti principles, including the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches in healthcare settings Working for Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme focuses on promoting equity across the health system and fostering the cultural change necessary to achieve equitable health outcomes. Our people are at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to being good employers while honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We particularly encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To view the position description and apply for the role, please visit our online careers portal. If you have any questions regarding the position, feel free to reach out to Alex Jay at alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that to be eligible for this role, you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand. Applications from individuals without this legal right will be declined.