Professional Leader Occupational Therapy

24 hours ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Permanent - 0.5 FTE with potential for additional hours (up to 20 hours) in a clinical role**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

**The Opportunity**

Counties Manukau District has an exciting opportunity for a registered Occupational Therapist with leadership experience to take on this important clinical leadership role.

The Professional Leader for Occupational Therapy is responsible for providing strong clinical and professional leadership to our occupational therapy workforce across the range of services we provide. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services that meet agreed standards and deliver our key performance objective. Working in partnership with allied health workforce, operational managers, and leadership teams, you’ll help shape the direction of OT services across both hospital and community settings. Your input will be essential in strategic planning, service design, and the delivery of innovative, patient-focused care.

This is a role that requires vision, confidence, and collaboration. We’re looking for someone with a strong clinical background, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for supporting others to grow. Emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and the ability to work locally, regionally, and nationally are key to succeeding in this position.

This role can be combined with a clinical role, if needed.

**What You’ll Bring**
- NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with current APC
- Minimum 5-7 years of clinical experience, preferably in a hospital setting
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and change management experience
- A commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of a high-performing health system that values innovation and collaboration
- Lead a team committed to improving patient outcomes and health equity
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives that make a real difference
- Work in a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes professional growth

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to apply**

**Job Number: CMH202515068**

**Applications Close: 05 August 2025**
- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind -Manaakitanga, Together -Kotahitanga, Excellent
- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today._

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