Professional Leader - Occupational Therapy

About the Company Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to provide excellent healthcare and create a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About the Role We are seeking a professional leader for the occupational therapy workforce across our district, based in either Invercargill or Dunedin. This permanent position offers 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) and a salary range of $117,420 to $122,570 per annum, pro-rata, along with Kiwisaver benefits. In this role, you will be responsible for providing professional leadership and governance to ensure excellence in practice and conduct within the occupational therapy field. You will play a key role in developing new models of care and contribute to workforce planning and development for occupational therapy services. As a Professional Leader, you will be expected to: - Engage in strategic thinking to foster innovation and creativity within the profession - Oversee the credentialing of the occupational therapy workforce - Facilitate intersectoral collaboration and clinical partnerships We prefer that our professional leads concurrently hold a clinical role to enhance their leadership effectiveness. About You The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to network and cultivate key relationships and partnerships - An innovative, proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to work - Strong problem-solving abilities - Demonstrable peer credibility and respect within the profession - A broad understanding of specific practice areas relevant to occupational therapy - A drive for achieving results Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We recognize the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workforce, which enables us to better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Salary Range This position is part of the PSA/DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement. The salary falls between designated B step 1 at $117,420 per annum and step 3 at $122,570 per annum, pro-rata, according to the Technical, Designated Allied, Public Health and Technical scale. How to Apply To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 8 June 2025. If you have any questions regarding the position, please reach out to James at james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications, so ensure you apply through our website.