Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Mō Tātou - About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a mid-career occupational therapist to join our team as a Medical Clinical Lead (CL) working through our medical services (Emergency Department, Admission Planning Unit and Medical wards) in the Western Bay of Plenty. There will also be an expectation of maintaining a small clinical caseload.
The CL role oversees four staff members (three Occupational Therapists, one Allied Health Assistant) as part of service delivery to our medical services.
This full-time position has arisen from a staff member moving to a different role in Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. You will work alongside other Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Clinical Leads and Team Leads to ensure excellent service delivery, development of this service and the staff working in these specific areas whilst having the opportunity to grow your toolkit of transdisciplinary knowledge as you journey in your career.
He Korero mōu - About You
- Exemplary interpersonal skills.
- Experience in a hospital setting working on acute wards.
- A current Annual Practising Certificate.
- Passion and a drive to make a real difference through your work and have a strong cultural and bicultural awareness.
- A willingness to work alongside other Allied Health clinicians and leaders to help shape this medical service.
- A drive to uphold our Manaakitanga CARE values which are at the heart of who we are and how we serve our community.

Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits
- Orientation and support from the wider Allied Health inpatient team
- In-House career development
- Competitive remuneration
- Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Working alongside an interdisciplinary team to expand your skill base and ensure excellent service delivery
- A supportive and dynamic coaching environment with Manaakitanga at the heart
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership and wellbeing support
- Free onsite staff parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)
- The opportunity to live and work in the stunning Western Bay of Plenty

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values
At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.
Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.
Children's Act 2014